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October 11, 2023
The Annular Solar Eclipse Is Happening Soon Without a Shadow of a Doubt!
With the annular eclipse rapidly approaching, see how viewability and other weather conditions could impact your long-awaited view.
October 10, 2023
Assessing the U.S. Climate in September 2023
During September, the average contiguous U.S. temperature was 67.8°F, 2.9°F above the 20th-century average.
October 12, 2023
U.S. Drought: Weekly Report for October 10, 2023
Moderate to exceptional drought covers 33.6% of the United States including Puerto Rico.
September 6, 2023
Reporting on the State of the Climate in 2022
We announce the release of the State of the Climate in 2022 report, an annual assessment of Earth’s climate system.
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