We can thank the Sun for light and heat on a daily basis. We wouldn’t have our weather as we know it on Earth without the Sun, too. Earth’s weather and climate arises from the uneven heating of the ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — The crisp fall days and cooler weather will be approaching soon, with sunsets getting earlier as we lose daylight further into the season and following winter months. In the world of ...

If you've been cursing Buckeye Chuck for predicting an early spring in Ohio this year just for the polar vortex to settle in, you'll be pleased to learn Columbus will see a reprieve from the seemingly ...

NASA has issued a serious warning that the Earth is slowly losing its natural brightness. According to a detailed study based on 24 years of satellite data, the planet is now absorbing more sunlight ...

YOU ON THE 12 NEWS MOBILE APP. IT IS THE TIME OF YEAR WISCONSIN’S LANDSCAPE STARTS TO ILLUMINATE IN COLOR, BUT WHAT ACTUALLY CAUSES THE LEAVES TO CHANGE? WEATHERWATCH 12 METEOROLOGIST GINO RECCHIA ...

Perihelion is happening today! The word comes from Greek and means near the Sun. The Sun won't appear noticeably larger in the sky – only about 3% larger. Of course, you should never look at the Sun ...

In June, we created artwork using the power of the summer sun. In July’s experiment with Discovery Lab we take the sun-exposure artwork to the next level. This is another demonstration of the power of ...

At the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in Bayside, the trees are glowing with color. A cool breeze off Lake Michigan hints that the season is changing, and it all starts with the sun. Tom Finley, ...