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Saturday's rain marked one of the earliest times on record that rain has fallen in the "official" monsoon.

Forecasters See Return Of El Niño

Weather phenomenon may form in October, bring Southern AZ wet winter
The popular public viewing program at Kitt Peak.

Kitt Peak Telescopes Under Cost-Cutting Microscope

National observatory, public star-gazing programs face uncertainty
In Georgescu's highest-growth scenarios, temperatures in Arizona could rise as much as 4 degrees Celsius (about 7 degrees Fahrenheit) by 2050 due to the urban heat island effect alone. As shown in the map, that warming would also affect climate conditions in the central U.S.

Web Feature: A Burning Question

Researchers find that heat and growth go hand in hand for Arizona
The monsoon made a big impact this week, and the wet weather was a welcome reprieve from our areas ongoing drought conditions.

Strong Monsoon May Linger, Expert Says

So far, this year’s summer rains have delivered record-breaking amounts -- but will they last?
Flagstaff's Lowell Observatory, where Pluto was discovered in 1930.

New Telescope Unveiled in Flagstaff

Historic Lowell Observatory christens $53M instrument

Web Feature: The Weather Man

A retired Air Force communicator keeps an eye on the sky

Mysteries Of Pluto: Fifth Moon Found

Hubbell images spotlight dwarf planet discovered at AZ observatory

Venus Makes Once-In-Lifetime Celestial Cameo

Dozens gather in Tucson to watch planet cross between Earth and sun
Apollo Astronaut Gene Cernan was the last man to walk on the moon. Here, he looks at lunar artwork with the artist, Pamela Lee in Tucson May 31, 2012.

Astronauts Debate Future of U.S. Space Program

Apollo and shuttle astronauts say next big goal is overdue

AZ Week: Big Wildfire Year Predicted

Ongoing drought means 'we’re flammable now,' official says

Biosciences Growing Quickly in AZ

Synthetic heart research leading scientific advancements, new research
Flagstaff's Lowell Observatory, where Pluto was discovered in 1930.

New Telescope for Lowell Observatory

July unveiling ceremony in Happy Jack
A preview of the documentary detailing the Navajo population's struggle for water.

Preview: Seeking Water from the Sun

Arizona Illustrated offers a glimpse of the AZPM documentary premiering April 22
Reid Park Zoo Area Supervisor Sue Tygielski walks on the main part of the exhibit while Sundzu and his mother Samba walk around the training area.

Pachyderms Pack Into Reid Park Zoo

New $9.7 million dollar elephant exhibit opens Wednesday

Record-Breaking Paper Plane Soars for Six Seconds

After initial setback, world's biggest paper airplane flies

What's the Buzz? Backyard Beekeeping

Tucsonans see their honeymakers getting active with spring's arrival

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