BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Not only is Monday night the longest night of the year because of the Winter Solstice, but something spectacular will happen in the sky – the Great Conjunction. The Great Conjunction is Saturn and Jupiter coming into alignment with each other. While they align every 20 years, this year’s conjunction is extra special. The two planets…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Thursday night the Northern Taurid Meteor Shower peaks. While it’s a weak shower with only around five meteors per hour, it is one of the best for producing fireballs (extra bright meteors). However, 2020 is not a year predicted to have a grand display. The grandest display of fireballs usually occurs every seven years and last…
BOWLING GREEN, KY – Most people probably think zoo animals spend more time in their indoor enclosures during the winter months. While this is true for some animals that require more of a tropical environment all year round, a majority of the animals actually love winter more than summer and spend most of their time outside. At Kentucky Down Under,…
Potholes: Everyone’s worst enemy on the road. They seem to appear out of nowhere during the winter months, but do they really? Potholes form after snow or rain seeps into the soil below the road’s surface. When temperatures drop, moisture freezes, causing the ground to expand and push up the pavement. When temperatures rise again, the ground returns to its…
Getting stuck on the side of the road in the freezing cold is not on many people’s to-do list. Many times we can avoid that situation by making sure everything is in working order. One of the most important things to check are your tires. “You definitely want to make sure that you have good tread. There’s a wear bar…
