Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky in morning, sailor’s warning” is real science. Here’s how dust, atmospheric pressure and light scattering can help you predict the weather.

For the first time in more than two years, the full moon will plunge into the Earth's dark inner shadow, producing a total ...

A red sky at sunset (night) means high pressure is likely moving in from the west. This suggests clear skies are on the way, hence the phrase “sailor’s delight.” Conversely, a fiery red ...