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When does the Perseid meteor shower peak in Arizona this week?

By Benjamin Leatherman

Aug 11, 2025

Where to catch the year’s best meteor shower and see up to 100 shooting stars per hour.

What time to see Venus-Jupiter conjunction in Arizona tonight

By Benjamin Leatherman

Aug 11, 2025

Spoiler alert: You'll have to get up early to see this planetary conjunction.

‘Power of Poison’ delves into fact and fiction of deadly substances

By Jimmy Magahern

Aug 8, 2025

There are only two weeks left to see Arizona Science Center’s thrilling look at the fascinating history of toxins.

2 meteor showers peak over Arizona tonight: When to watch

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jul 29, 2025

Here's when and where to see the Alpha Capricornids and Southern Delta Aquariids this evening.

kyrsten sinema and sue sisley on a stage

Sinema gushes over ‘Jedi Mind Fuck’ shroom researcher at conference

By TJ L'Heureux

Jul 18, 2025

Kyrsten Sinema has advocated for psychedelic research since leaving the Senate. And she's still spending campaign funds.

Phoenix therapist and musician combines skills to help get you moving

By James Palazzolo

Jul 8, 2025

Identifying motivation drain and using cognitive behavioral tools and music to find your drive when it feels impossible.

Mark Kelly to introduce Senate resolution naming June 30 Asteroid Day

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jun 25, 2025

The Arizona Senator calls asteroids both a global threat and a key resource for space exploration.

Photos: SpaceX rocket launch over Phoenix captivates Valley

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jun 17, 2025

The spectacular display in the nighttime skies over the Valley was anything but ordinary.

Yes, Phoenix is sinking. What does that mean for the city?

By TJ L'Heureux

May 15, 2025

The ground below Phoenix and other American cities is sagging. How bad is it?

What time to see the Flower Moon tonight in Arizona

By Benjamin Leatherman

May 12, 2025

May's full moon will be smaller in the sky than normal. Here’s how it's unique and what time to see it.

When to see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower in Arizona this week

By Benjamin Leatherman

May 5, 2025

Be prepared to get up early if you'd like to see some shooting stars.

Here’s what those lights over Arizona were on Thursday night

By Benjamin Leatherman

May 2, 2025

What caused that glow in the skies over Phoenix and other local cities last night? You might already know.

Here’s what those lights over Arizona were on Sunday night

By Jennifer Goldberg

Apr 28, 2025

That unusual light in the sky on Sunday night? Sorry, it wasn't aliens.

How to see the cosmic ‘smiley face’ in the sky in Arizona this week

By Benjamin Leatherman

Apr 24, 2025

No joke: The crescent moon will align with Venus and Saturn to form an emoji-like grin.

Uncanny Valley: Why Phoenix has become a laboratory for an invasion of robots

By Benjamin Leatherman

Apr 23, 2025

The 'bots are among us, including delivery drones, autonomous vehicles and service droids.

Here’s when to see the Lyrid meteor shower in Arizona this week

By Benjamin Leatherman

Apr 20, 2025

The annual meteor shower is set to peak on April 21 and 22.

When to see the pink full moon on Saturday in Arizona

By Benjamin Leatherman

Apr 10, 2025

April's full moon will appear smaller than usual. Here's how to see it and why it's called a Pink Moon.

Your guide to Fountain Hills Dark Sky Festival: Schedule, stargazing and more

By Benjamin Leatherman

Mar 27, 2025

You can meet an astronaut, have close encounters with the cosmos or take a laser-guided tour of the constellations.

Phoenix skywatchers share photos of Blood Moon lunar eclipse

By Jennifer Goldberg

Mar 14, 2025

Did you miss the total lunar eclipse last night? Here's what it looked like.

‘Literally lifesaving’: Why Sinema is pushing for psychedelic drug research

By Morgan Fischer

Mar 14, 2025

Kyrsten Sinema doesn't often give interviews, but the ex-senator was eager to tell us about lobbying for ibogaine research.

Science

Unlikely allies urge state to fund medical weed research

Arizona Science Center's Dorrance DOME aims to wow

Science

Unlikely allies urge state to fund medical weed research

Arizona Science Center's Dorrance DOME aims to wow

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