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A Total Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible Above Missouri This Spring

by Beth Price-Williams
on Feb 1
A solar eclipse with a dark circle surrounded by a glowing halo of light.
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For The First Time In 221 Years, A Rare Double Emergence Of Cicadas Is Expected In 2024 In Missouri

by Beth Price-Williams
on Jan 24
Close-up of a cicada resting on a rock, showcasing its transparent wings and vibrant orange and black body.
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The Northern Lights Might Be Visible From Missouri This Year

by Beth Price-Williams
on Nov 20
Colorful hues of the aurora borealis, a natural phenomenon
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Here Are the Best Times and Places to View Missouri’s Fall Foliage in 2025

by Beth Price-Williams
on Sep 17
The Wabash Bridge spans the Mississippi River at Hannibal, Missouri. Vibrant fall foliage lines the river's banks.
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Five Different Planets Will Align In The Missouri Night Sky During An Incredibly Rare Display

by Beth Price-Williams
on Mar 28
A starry night sky filled with stars and the Milky Way, silhouetted by dark pine trees in the foreground.

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Thousands Of Singing Spring Peepers Are A Welcome Sound Of A New Season Here In Missouri

Spring peepers, tiny frogs known for their distinctive mating calls, signal the arrival of spring in Missouri.

by Beth Price-Williams
on Feb 23
A frog perched on a branch above water, inflating its throat pouch, surrounded by a natural habitat.
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10 Things No One Tells You About Surviving A Missouri Winter

Missouri winters are unpredictable, featuring both beautiful snowy days and challenging weather conditions.

by Stephanie Andrews
on Nov 28
Five geese stand on the snowy shore of a frozen lake, surrounded by trees in a winter landscape.
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When And Where To Expect Missouri’s Fall Foliage To Peak This Year

Missouri's fall foliage peaks at different times across the state, with predictions available from SmokyMountains.com.

by Beth Price-Williams
on Sep 6
A winding road through a forest with vibrant autumn foliage in shades of red, orange, and yellow.
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Get Ready To Bundle Up, The Farmers’ Almanac is Predicting Freezing Cold Temperatures This Winter In Missouri

The Farmers' Almanac predicts an average winter for Missouri with cold temperatures and typical snowfall.

by Beth Price-Williams
on Sep 1
A solitary tree stands in a snowy field under a pastel sky at dawn.
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4 Celestial Events In Missouri To Add To Your 2022 Stargazing Calendar

Missouri offers four major celestial events in 2022, including the Lyrids, Bootids, Perseids, and Geminids meteor showers.

by Beth Price-Williams
on Mar 21
A starry night sky filled with twinkling stars and a faint glow on the horizon, with silhouettes of trees in the foreground.