Eclipses, Retired Hurricanes & Nerd Spring

Meteorologists Emily Gracey and Kerrin Jeromin welcome the arrival of meteorological spring. In this episode of Weekly Weather Brief, they break down recent lunar eclipse, and explain why the Moon sometimes turns a deep red during a total lunar eclipse.They also dive into the difference between meteorological and astronomical seasons, why weather and climate scientists track seasons differently, and how Earth’s tilt drives the seasonal changes we experience.Plus, Emily and Kerrin explain how hurricane names get retired, highlighting why some storms are permanently removed from the list. The episode wraps up with a quick look at spring climate outlooks and a reminder to spring forward for daylight saving time this weekend.A quick, science-filled rundown of sky events, seasonal shifts, and storm history- all in just 10 minutes!