Astrophotographer Captures ISS Transit Against Solar Flare in Arizona On June 30, 2025, astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured a rare image of the International Space Station (ISS) transiting the Sun during a solar flare eruption. The photograph, titled "Kardashev... Natural sciences Science fiction Solar energy Jul 26, 2025
Over a Third of Tuvaluans Apply for Landmark Climate Visa to Australia More than a third of Tuvalu's population, totaling 4,052 citizens including family members, has applied for a groundbreaking climate change visa to migrate permanently to Australia. Climate change Dari Natural sciences Jul 26, 2025
Meteorite Fireball Sighted Across Six U.S. States, Causes Tremors and Roof Damage On June 26, 2025, a bright fireball, likely a meteorite, was reported across six southeastern U.S. states. The event caused tremors and a loud sonic boom, with one resident’s roof damaged by a falling... Natural sciences Science fiction Trees Jul 26, 2025
West Virginia Utilities Propose 70% Cut to Solar Energy Credits Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power in West Virginia have proposed reducing solar credit rates by nearly 70%, from the current retail rate to about $0.0574 per kilowatt-hour. Climate change Natural sciences Public utilities Jul 26, 2025
Earth Reaches Aphelion on July 3, 2025, Influenced by Axis Tilt Rather Than Solar Distance On July 3, 2025, Earth reached aphelion at 152,087,738 kilometers from the Sun's center, its farthest point of the year. Despite being 5.1 million kilometers farther than at perihelion, Northern... Boundaries Natural sciences Science fiction Jul 26, 2025
Consumers Energy Organizes Summer Appliance Recycling Events Consumers Energy is hosting summer appliance recycling events across its service area to promote energy savings and enhance grid reliability. Customers can recycle inefficient appliances like... Climate change Domestic appliances Natural sciences Jul 26, 2025
Earth's Rotation Accelerates, Leading to Shortest Days in 2024 and 2025 Earth's rotation has accelerated since 2020, causing several days in 2024 and 2025 to be shorter than the standard 24 hours. On July 5, 2024, the shortest day was recorded at 1. Dari Natural sciences Science fiction Jul 26, 2025
Northern Lights Expected in 14-15 U.S. States Due to Geomagnetic Storms A geomagnetic storm caused by heightened solar activity is expected to make the Northern Lights visible in 14-15 U.S. states, including Michigan, Wisconsin, Vermont, and others, on June 25. Dari Natural sciences Science fiction Jul 1, 2025