Blue Supermoon sighting in LA
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August?s supermoon kicks off a string of lunar spectacles. September?s supermoon will coincide with a partial lunar eclipse. October?s will be the year?s closest approach, and November?s will round out the year, the Associated Press reported.

Don't miss the rare Blue Supermoon rising Monday

Also known as the Sturgeon Moon, the eighth full moon of the year promises a rare and breathtaking celestial sight.

'Doomsday fish' found dead in California days before earthquake struck Los Angeles

"Doomsday fish," or oarfish, are believed by some to foreshadow natural disasters. Kayakers found a dead one off the California coast days before an earthquake hit LA.

Mysterious bug bites could be from mites feeding on cicada eggs

With so many cicada eggs available for food, the more mites there are to feast, disperse and then land on humans to bite.

Rescue pit bull killed by mountain lion in San Fernando Valley

A “wildlife warning" has been issued for a San Fernando Valley neighborhood after a mountain lion killed a family dog over the weekend.

'Double Arch' at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has collapsed: National Park Service

The Double Arch, per park officials, was a frequently visited geological feature, and it collapsed on Aug. 8. Changing water levels and erosion are believed to have contributed to the collapse.

Spontaneous human combustion: Here are cases and questions

Mysterious cases involving spontaneous human combustion date back centuries as theories have circulated about what caused these incidents.

NASA: Astronauts waiting to come home might hitch ride with SpaceX crew

Two NASA astronauts who were supposed to return to Earth in mid-June may have to extend their stay for another six months and hitch a ride aboard a SpaceX spacecraft if issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule continue.

Rare orange lobster gives birth to more rare orange lobsters

The University of New England welcomed a rare orange lobster named Peaches last year, a 1-in-30-million find. Recently, Peaches gave birth to more orange lobsters

Explosion at Yellowstone may have formed new geyser: here's how

The explosion at Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin area in July is not as uncommon as you may think as one expert weighs in on if the incident possibly formed a geyser.

Perseid meteor shower to peak August 11-13: Joshua Tree prepares for crowds of stargazers

The annual Perseid meteor shower, often hailed as the best meteor shower of the year, is set to peak between Saturday and Monday, August 11 and 13. Here's some tips for viewing the meteor shower.

August celestial events: Why the first week of August is a good time for stargazing

Discover why the first week of August is ideal for stargazing. Explore the new Moon, the Perseid meteor shower, and other celestial events that make this month perfect for skywatching.