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Another chance for Northern Lights in Michigan tonight: What to know
Read full article: Another chance for Northern Lights in Michigan tonight: What to knowMany people in Michigan got a chance to see the Northern Lights on Friday and Saturday night, and if the weather cooperates, we might get another chance Sunday night.
Metro Detroit gets another chance to see Northern Lights on Saturday, Sunday
Read full article: Metro Detroit gets another chance to see Northern Lights on Saturday, SundayMany people in Michigan got a chance to see the Northern Lights on Friday night and if the weather cooperates, we might get another chance Saturday and Sunday night.
Use this map to find out what time the solar eclipse will be visible near you
Read full article: Use this map to find out what time the solar eclipse will be visible near youOn Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America and all of Michigan will at least get to see a partial eclipse.
Here’s what time the solar eclipse will be visible in Michigan on April 8
Read full article: Here’s what time the solar eclipse will be visible in Michigan on April 8On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America and all of Michigan will at least get to see a partial eclipse.
Viral video explains all you need to know about the eclipse
Read full article: Viral video explains all you need to know about the eclipseIn preparation for this historic event, meteorologist Jonathan Kegges put together a viral video below to get you primed for the eclipse and address the basics of it.
Insider captures incredible photos past eclipses, hopes to do so again in April
Read full article: Insider captures incredible photos past eclipses, hopes to do so again in AprilAs is the case with others around the country, Barham is gearing up to try and photograph a historic eclipse that is set to hit North America on April 8.
Line of lights in the sky? How Starlink satellites are creating sense of wonder
Read full article: Line of lights in the sky? How Starlink satellites are creating sense of wonderStarlink satellites can be seen lined up in the night's sky, leaving people around the world wondering what their purpose is.
Last total lunar eclipse for 3 years to hit skies Tuesday: How to see it in Michigan
Read full article: Last total lunar eclipse for 3 years to hit skies Tuesday: How to see it in MichiganSome non-election related Nov. 8 content for you, the last lunar eclipse for three years will occur early Tuesday morning, according to NASA.
Orionids meteor shower peaks tonight, thanks to debris from Halley’s Comet: How to see them
Read full article: Orionids meteor shower peaks tonight, thanks to debris from Halley’s Comet: How to see themOne of the best meteor showers of the year is ready for its peak night on Friday, and you should be able to spot them here in Michigan.
Chemist’s love for science creates growing business
Read full article: Chemist’s love for science creates growing businessA Detroit Chemist has taken her love for science and beauty, and created a successful business. “So I actually go into the lab and formulate all of the products by hand, that we do sell and produce, and I’ve actually created these formulas from scratch over the years,” Alyssa Space, Founder & CEO of 4 Her Cosmetics told “Live in the D’s,” April Morton.
Live stream: NASA releases the ‘deepest’ and ‘sharpest’ infrared images of the universe yet
Read full article: Live stream: NASA releases the ‘deepest’ and ‘sharpest’ infrared images of the universe yetWe’re going to get a look at the first full-color images from the James Webb Space Telescope today.
LIVE STREAM: Biden to reveal first image from NASA’s new space telescope, deepest view of the cosmos
Read full article: LIVE STREAM: Biden to reveal first image from NASA’s new space telescope, deepest view of the cosmosThe White House is unveiling the first image from NASA's new space telescope and it's the deepest view of the cosmos ever captured.
How to see the James Webb Space Telescope’s first full-color images when NASA goes live next month
Read full article: How to see the James Webb Space Telescope’s first full-color images when NASA goes live next monthWe’re going to get a look at the first full-color images from the James Webb Space Telescope next month.
Metro Detroit weather: Another risk of nasty thunderstorms throughout Sunday
Read full article: Metro Detroit weather: Another risk of nasty thunderstorms throughout SundayStormy weather continues through the midnight hour and during the early hours of Monday. A total lunar eclipse will occur late Sunday night into early Monday morning.
Astronomers capture first image of supermassive black hole at center of Milky Way
Read full article: Astronomers capture first image of supermassive black hole at center of Milky WayThe Event Horizon Telescope has captured the first image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our own Milky Way galaxy.
NASA’s Mars helicopter gives us a view of gear that helped Perseverance rover land
Read full article: NASA’s Mars helicopter gives us a view of gear that helped Perseverance rover landNASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter recently captured images of the gear that helped the Perseverance rover land on Mars.
Tech Time in Space: Mars news; Earth’s new companion; NASA to crash International Space Station
Read full article: Tech Time in Space: Mars news; Earth’s new companion; NASA to crash International Space StationThere's a lot happening in space lately -- here's a roundup of what's new this week, including a tree stump of sorts on a different planet, Earth has a new companion and the International Space Station will come crashing to Earth soon.
Tech Time in Space: Metal barreling toward moon, a cosmic mystery, more
Read full article: Tech Time in Space: Metal barreling toward moon, a cosmic mystery, moreThis past week has been a busy one in the space world: We’re talking about a telescope’s final destination one million miles from Earth, four tons of metal barreling toward the moon and a mystery in the cosmos that is baffling scientists.
Find out how your future bedroom might look on the moon
Read full article: Find out how your future bedroom might look on the moonWe all know from Star Trek that space is the final frontier, and in 2021 we saw a big jump in space exploration. Now, if you want to get closer to the stars you can see a new exhibit in Metro Detroit that will take you on a journey to our future.
News headlines of 2021: How much do you remember? Take this quiz to find out.
Read full article: News headlines of 2021: How much do you remember? Take this quiz to find out.We might not be able to claim that 2021 was *the* wildest year in recent history (2020 will likely get that credit for quite some time), but it might be a close second.
Check out this really cool science fact about the classic Christmas film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
Read full article: Check out this really cool science fact about the classic Christmas film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’An annual NBC tradition is airing “It’s a Wonderful Life” on Christmas Eve -- but there’s something you might not know.
What experts say was likely cause of mysterious fireball that lit up sky across Metro Detroit
Read full article: What experts say was likely cause of mysterious fireball that lit up sky across Metro DetroitA large, mysterious fireball lit up the sky early Wednesday morning across Michigan, the Midwest and even Canada.
Live stream: Blue Origin launches into space with William ‘Capt. Kirk’ Shatner onboard
Read full article: Live stream: Blue Origin launches into space with William ‘Capt. Kirk’ Shatner onboardActor William Shatner and Audrey Powers, Blue Origin’s vice president of mission and flight operations, will fly on board New Shepard NS-18. They will join crewmates Chris Boshuizen and Glen de Vries for the flight.
Mars helicopter completes 12th flight, provides important science
Read full article: Mars helicopter completes 12th flight, provides important scienceThe small helicopter that landed on Mars with rover Perseverance has exceeded expectations, flying for the 12th time on the red planet and capturing the landscape like never before.
‘Best meteor shower of the year’ is upon us
Read full article: ‘Best meteor shower of the year’ is upon usWe’re lucky to get fleeting moments throughout the year when we can witness beautiful sights in the sky. Thanks to space experts, we’re fortunate enough to have a heads up as to when we’ll get the best view of them.
Seniors in Metro Detroit celebrate historic spaceflight
Read full article: Seniors in Metro Detroit celebrate historic spaceflightJeff Bezos blasted into space Tuesday on his rocket company’s first flight with people on board, becoming the second billionaire in just over a week to ride his own spacecraft.
Live Stream: Virgin Galactic launches spacecraft with Richard Branson into space
Read full article: Live Stream: Virgin Galactic launches spacecraft with Richard Branson into spaceThrill-seeking billionaire Richard Branson is streaking toward space aboard his own winged rocket ship in his boldest adventure yet.
The last supermoon of 2021 -- aka the Strawberry Moon -- is happening this week
Read full article: The last supermoon of 2021 -- aka the Strawberry Moon -- is happening this weekIf you’ve missed any of the celestial events that have happened this year already -- the Pink Moon in April or the recent solar eclipse, to name a couple -- you’ve got one more chance to witness a rare supermoon this year, and it’s happening this week.
Spidernauts and space dogs: What happens to the creatures of spaceflight
Read full article: Spidernauts and space dogs: What happens to the creatures of spaceflightAnimal spaceflights paved the way for the first human astronauts, and today, creatures big and small continue to space travel, advancing our knowledge of how the zero-gravity environment impacts all beings and aiding research down on Earth.
NASA rocket launch could be visible in Michigan sky Tuesday night
Read full article: NASA rocket launch could be visible in Michigan sky Tuesday nightA mission to explore energy transport in space using a NASA suborbital sounding rocket launching from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia may provide a brief light show for residents of the eastern United States and Bermuda.
Mars rover update: NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter makes successful second flight
Read full article: Mars rover update: NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter makes successful second flightThe first flight lasted just 30 seconds with Ingenuity simply taking off, hovering 10 feet above the ground and touching down again. Each flight will get more complicated.
Making oxygen on Mars: Rover tests technology to make Red Planet breathable
Read full article: Making oxygen on Mars: Rover tests technology to make Red Planet breathableOne of the goals of NASA’s Mars Rover, Perseverance, is to test new technology that could support future human missions to the Red Planet.
LIVE STREAM: NASA’s first controlled flight on Mars
Read full article: LIVE STREAM: NASA’s first controlled flight on MarsNASA collected data from their small helicopter Ingenuity on Monday morning that revealed its successful flight on mars -- the first controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet.
In 1st, NASA prepares to fly helicopter on Mars
Read full article: In 1st, NASA prepares to fly helicopter on MarsNASA is getting ready for yet another historic flight: A 4-pound helicopter is being prepared to fly on Mars. During a news briefing on Tuesday, NASA officials and engineers talked about preparations for the upcoming maiden voyage of the small helicopter, named Ingenuity. AdSee: Part of Wright brothers’ 1st airplane on NASA’s Mars chopperNASA is hoping to fly the small Ingenuity on April 8. NASA’s successfully landed its Mars Rover Perseverance on Feb. 18 this year near an ancient river delta in the Jezero Crater to search for signs of ancient microscopic life. AdMore: Check out these new photos from Mars Rover ‘Perseverance’Related: Dream realized: Rochester Hills native named NASA flight director