The New Year would begin with our planet being closest to the sun, raising queries about the cold weather and no heat despite the proximity.

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Research suggests that Mars may strongly influence these cycles. For example, Mars helps drive a 2.4‑million‑year cycle ...

It may be surprising to many that the Earth is closest to the Sun in January, while at the same time, much of the Northern ...

Researchers discovered Mars subtly affects Earth’s orbit and axial tilt. These small changes help trigger ice ages and ...

Friday is the day of the summer solstice, traditionally known as the first day of summer. But what makes it so significant and what does it mean for us in San Antonio? Here are five things to know ...

It sounds strange at first because it’s actually the hottest time of the year. One would think it’s actually the opposite. This little marvel is due to the fact that the Earth’s orbit around the sun ...

Friday is the day of the summer solstice, traditionally known as the first day of summer. But what makes it so significant for summer and what does it mean for us in Houston? Here are five things to ...