Scott Sutherland

Scott Sutherland is a seasoned meteorologist with over 20 years of experience and a lifelong passion for science. He has channeled his expertise into a career as a science writer and communicator at The Weather Network. Known for his ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible, Scott covers various topics including weather phenomena, astronomy, space discoveries, solar activity, and climate change impacts. His work can be followed on the X platform (formerly Twitter) @ScottWx_TWN. Scott Sutherland's articles consistently provide accurate and engaging information about the natural world and beyond.

Biography:  https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/author/scott-sutherland

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This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Recent Articles

Upcoming Geomagnetic Storm Could Bring Auroras as Far South as New York and Idaho

Upcoming Geomagnetic Storm Could Bring Auroras as Far South as New York and Idaho

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 A halo CME from the sun, which erupted on July 21, is forecasted to cause a G2-level geomagnetic storm on July 24. This solar activity may lead to visible auroras as far south as New York and Idaho. The best viewing opportunities are predicted between 06:00-09:00 Universal Time (1:00-4:00 EDT) on Wednesday.
Two Near-Earth Asteroids Approaching: 2024 MK and (415029) 2011 UL21 - The Importance of Asteroid Detection and Defense

Two Near-Earth Asteroids Approaching: 2024 MK and (415029) 2011 UL21 - The Importance of Asteroid Detection and Defense

Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 Two asteroids, 2024 MK and (415029) 2011 UL21, safely approach Earth this week for Asteroid Day. The first, 75% the moon's distance away on June 29, is sizable NEO 2024 MK. Secondly, the larger (415029) 2011 UL21, estimated between 1.7-3.9 km in diameter, passes on June 27. Both underscore the significance of asteroid detection and defense efforts.
Summer 2024 Night Sky: Perseids, Delta Aquariids, Planets, and Celestial Events

Summer 2024 Night Sky: Perseids, Delta Aquariids, Planets, and Celestial Events

Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 Discover the summer night sky's wonders: Perseids and Delta Aquariids meteor showers, Mars-Jupiter conjunction, Saturn's opposition with rings and moons visible, Venus rising in the west, Milky Way observation, partial lunar eclipse on September 17, auroras at high latitudes, star eclipses, and four full moons - Strawberry Moon (July 21), Full Buck Moon (August 19), Full Sturgeon Moon (September 17), and Harvest Moon.