Author: Muhammad Fawad
Muhammad Fawad writes for Earthshinejournal on night-sky observing, natural science explainers and practical outdoor skills. Published work ranges from lunar events and night vision to topographic navigation, camper van solar power, and the science behind everyday phenomena such as petrichor and firefly bioluminescence. Articles published under this byline are researched and fact-checked in line with the Editorial Policy.
Camping & Gear
Tent Camping in Custer State Park: Campgrounds, Booking and Bison Safety
Tent camping in Custer State Park starts with a choice the map hides. The park looks like one camping destination, but where…
Muhammad Fawad Stories
Science
How Do Fireflies Glow and Why Do They Flash?
Fireflies turn darkness into a language. One flash appears in the grass, another answers from across the meadow, and soon the night…
Science
Why Does Rain Smell So Good? The Science Behind Petrichor
There’s a moment right before a summer storm when the sky darkens, the air goes still, and the first fat drops hit…
How To
How to Build a Camper Van Solar System on a Budget
A camper van solar system is a short chain of parts: solar panels on the roof, a charge controller, a battery bank,…