Remembering Superstorm Sandy: 12 Years Since Devastation and Resilience in the Mid-Atlantic

Today marks the 12th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, one of the most destructive and unique storms to ever impact the eastern United States. Known for its unparalleled size and intensity, Sandy left a trail of devastation, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic and Delmarva…

Delmarva’s Near-Record Dry Streak: Farmers, Firefighters, and Residents Hope for Relief Amid Uncertain Forecast

Georgetown’s 30-Day Rainfall Absence Marks Unprecedented Drought Conditions For 30 consecutive days, Georgetown and surrounding areas across Delmarva have gone without measurable rainfall, plunging the region into severe drought. The consequences of this prolonged dry spell are mounting rapidly: in just the…

Drought Causing Major Problems For Delmarva Agriculture Farmers

Farmers across Delaware are facing severe challenges as a prolonged drought continues to devastate agriculture, leaving crops parched and harvests in jeopardy. With no significant rainfall in the forecast, the risk to both crops and the environment is escalating. In addition to…

New Brilliant Comet On The Way? Comet C/2024 S1

Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS): What to Expect Comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) is an exciting new discovery in the sky. Found on September 27, 2024, by the ATLAS system, this comet belongs to a special group called Kreutz sungrazers. These comets come incredibly…

Delmarva Faces Worsening Drought: Concerns for Agriculture and Fall Foliage

The Delmarva Peninsula is currently experiencing one of its driest periods on record, with no measurable rainfall for several weeks. Unfortunately, according to the latest outlook, this dry spell is expected to persist for at least another two weeks, potentially placing Delmarva…

Understanding the Bz Interplanetary Magnetic Field (IMF) For Aurora Viewing / Live Conditions

The Interplanetary Magnetic Field (IMF) The interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) plays a huge rule in how the solar wind interacts with Earth’s magnetosphere. In this article we will learn what the interplanetary magnetic field is and how it affects auroral activity here…

Severe Geomagnetic Storm Expected: CME Set to Impact Earth on October 10-11, 2024

A fast-moving coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from the Sun on the evening of October 8, 2024, and is projected to reach Earth by October 10. This CME, associated with a long-duration X1.8 solar flare, is moving at an estimated speed of…

Hurricane Milton Aiming For The West Coast Florida Next Week

The west coast of Florida is bracing for the potential landfall of Hurricane Milton, a rapidly intensifying storm expected to impact the Tampa Bay region and surrounding areas. With projections showing the storm strengthening significantly over the next few days, Florida residents…