Blizzard Strands New York Students After Costa Rica Trip
Blizzard Strands New York Students After Costa Rica Trip
US · Published Feb 26, 2026
• New York students stranded due to blizzard after Costa Rica trip.
• Air travel severely disrupted, causing flight cancellations and delays.
• Students from Westchester County waiting for safe return home amid ongoing winter storms.
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Six-Planet ‘Parade’ to Dazzle Skies: Here’s Where and How to Watch
Six-Planet ‘Parade’ to Dazzle Skies: Here’s Where and How to Watch
US · Published Feb 26, 2026
• A rare alignment of six planets—Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune—will be visible shortly after sunset from February 28 into early March.
• The best viewing locations are those with clear western horizons and minimal light pollution, such as rural areas and coastlines. Look west 30-60 minutes after sunset.
• Jupiter will be the brightest and easiest to spot, while Uranus and Neptune will require binoculars or a telescope to view.
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Florida Wildfire Tops 30,000 Acres, Smoke Shuts Down I-75
Florida Wildfire Tops 30,000 Acres, Smoke Shuts Down I-75
US · Published Feb 26, 2026
• A major wildfire in Big Cypress National Forest has burned over 30,600 acres, leading to the closure of Interstate
• Florida is experiencing its worst drought in 25 years, with 98% of the state in drought and over 67% in severe drought.
• Rainfall from an incoming cold front is expected to temporarily reduce fire risk, but drought conditions may persist through May.
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From Blood Moon to Aurora: March’s Must-See Sky Events
From Blood Moon to Aurora: March’s Must-See Sky Events
US · Published Feb 26, 2026
• Witness a total lunar eclipse on March 3rd, turning the Moon into a 'Blood Moon,' the last one until
• On March 8th, Venus and Saturn will appear close together in a rare planetary conjunction after sunset.
• The spring equinox on March 20th may increase geomagnetic activity, potentially enhancing aurora borealis sightings, especially in Alaska, northern Canada, and Scandinavia.
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