The meteor shower is one of the best astronomical viewing events of the year and can be seen across the globe, though those in the Southern Hemisphere are treated to the best view.

If you have the chance to travel to the Southern Hemisphere, be sure to check out some must-see highlights. I had the opportunity in 2019 to view the July 2 total solar eclipse in Chile, where I ...

To find stars, hold the map overhead and orient it so one of the labels matches the direction you’re facing. The stars above the map’s horizon now match what’s in the sky.

The wave-like pattern ripples out from its starting point in the southwestern subtropical Pacific and travels around the Southern Hemisphere on strong winds, according to the statement. Now that ...

Travelers can find round-trip flights from some U.S. cities to destinations in the Southern Hemisphere for under $700. Winter weather has pummeled the U.S. in recent weeks, with the South seeing ...

But that’s been changing. And in fact, the Southern Hemisphere has gotten increasingly dry over the last two decades, researchers reported in Science in 2023.

The United States is preparing to shut down its only dedicated research icebreaker in the Southern Hemisphere, the Nathaniel ...

Star Dome The map below portrays the sky as seen near 30° south latitude. Located inside the border are the cardinal directions and their intermediate points.