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How to see rare planetary alignment in Arizona this week

Arts & Culture/Jackalope Ranch4 months ago

Catch the Rare Planetary Alignment in Arizona This Week!

In 2025, the night sky has already offered remarkable displays, including the smallest full moon of the year and the impressive plume from a recent SpaceX...

Community4 months ago

Stargazers Rejoice: Rare Celestial Spectacle Lights Up Maricopa This Week

Stargazing enthusiasts in Arizona are in for a spectacular celestial event this week. A unique alignment in the solar system allows observers to witness five planets...

Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr speaks during a Maricopa City Council meeting on Feb. 18, 2025. [City of Maricopa]

AnnaMarie Knorr4 months ago

City Council Halts Medical Campus Sale Amid Rare Tensions

During a Maricopa City Council meeting on February 18, 2025, members postponed a contentious land sale near Copper Sky, highlighting a rare moment of discord among...

West Valley nurse loses his leg after contracting rare bacterial infection while on vacation

health6 months ago

West Valley Nurse’s Leg Amputated After Rare Bacterial Infection on Vacation

SURPRISE, Ariz. — A Peoria nurse, Ed Rivas, is confronting life-altering challenges after a summer vacation in Florida took a dire turn. Contracting a rare bacterial...

How you can view a rare, bright comet this weekend

aerospace9 months ago

Catch a Glimpse of a Dazzling Rare Comet This Weekend!

A rare celestial event is set to captivate stargazers as a bright comet is on its way to Earth. This natural phenomenon promises a vibrant display,...

Arizona ocelot footage: Endangered cat captured on camera

News/Valley Fever9 months ago

Arizona’s Endangered Ocelots Caught on Camera: Rare Footage Revealed!

A slinky spotted ocelot was recently filmed in a captivating display of agility. The footage, released for the first time on Thursday, shows the feline leaping...

Dry desert heat blasts much of the US Southwest despite some cooling rain in Phoenix

Fashion10 months ago

Scorching Desert Heat Engulfs US Southwest, Even as Phoenix Welcomes Rare Cooling Rain

PHOENIX (AP) — The U.S. Southwest is currently experiencing extreme daytime temperatures, although recent monsoon rains provided temporary relief to Phoenix. According to the National Weather...

The next full moon is a rare 'blue' supermoon: When you can see it

aerospace10 months ago

Mark Your Calendar: A Rare ‘Blue’ Supermoon Set to Dazzle Soon!

A supermoon, a phenomenon that occurs when a full moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth, is set to enchant stargazers this week. The first...

Valley firefighter diagnosed with aggressive, rare form of cancer

Community11 months ago

Valley Firefighter Faces Battle Against Rare, Aggressive Cancer

TEMPE, Ariz. — Scott Leatham, a 38-year-old firefighter, is currently hospitalized after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer just weeks ago. His friends and...

New ocelot photographed in southern Arizona: First in 50 years, scientists say

animals11 months ago

Rare Ocelot Spotted in Southern Arizona: First Wild Sighting in 50 Years, Scientists Confirm

Multiple researchers examined the cat’s spots and determined that it was the first one seen in the Atascosa Highlands in decades. ARIZONA, USA — There’s a...