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Full corn moon will be the last full moon of summer

Shampoo-like gel could help cancer patients keep their hair during chemotherapy

Eyes to the skies: September kicks off with possibility of catching Northern Lights across DC area

What’s up in the sky for September 2025? Zodiacal light, Milky Way and Autumnal Equinox

‘Punk rocker’ dinosaur had long spikes, newly discovered fossils show

Hokie Storm Chase turns vans into mobile classrooms as students pursue severe weather — and careers

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Perseids to peak overnight, followed by bright Jupiter and Venus

August’s full sturgeon moon dazzles with yellow-orange color

What’s up in the sky for August 2025? ‘Summer Triangle,’ Perseid meteor shower and more

Recent rain, heat causes oxygen levels to drop in the Chesapeake Bay

Innovation district aims to boost Va.’s tech sectors, lessen reliance on federal government

Nature’s light show: Why this summer’s fireflies are lighting up the DC region

Full buck moon has chance to stun with orange, reddish color this week

Virginia Tech computer expert offers summer vacation advice to stay safe

Congressional Democrats call for 139 Environmental Protection Agency workers to be reinstated

New research finds the 6 things that make someone ‘cool’

When to just kill a tick and be observant, and when to contact your doctor

What’s up in the sky for July 2025? Ruby red Antares star, Venus dims and much more

On June 30, commemorate the 10th anniversary of ‘Asteroid Day’

Northern Virginia students launch new way to monitor space debris

Stunning images from the largest digital camera ever built