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Space / Exploration
During their mission around the Moon, the Artemis II crew observed meteoroid impact flashes on the lunar surface. This observation, difficult for cameras to capture, underscores the importance of human presence in space exploration.
Space / Astronomy
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, derived from debris of Halley's Comet, is active from April 19 to May 28, peaking around May 5-6. While best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere, those in northern latitudes can still catch a glimpse. This yea...
Astronomy / Meteor Showers
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, derived from Halley's Comet, is active from April 19 to May 28, peaking around May 5-6. This guide provides the best times and locations to view this celestial event in 2026, with considerations for lunar inte...
Astronomy / Meteor Showers
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, derived from Halley's Comet debris, is peaking this week, offering sky-gazers a chance to witness this annual celestial event. While best viewed from the southern hemisphere, northern observers can still catc...
Space / Astronomy
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, sourced from debris of Halley's Comet, reaches its peak in early May. Skywatchers can anticipate swift meteors, though moonlight may present viewing challenges. This shower offers a chance to see remnants of...
Astronomy / Space
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, derived from Halley's Comet, is active from April 19th to May 28th, peaking around May 5th-6th. While potentially strong, with Zenithal Hourly Rates (ZHR) reaching 60-100 meteors per hour in some years, it po...
Astronomy / Meteor Showers
The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest recorded celestial events, will grace our skies again in April 2026. Known for its fast and bright meteors, the Lyrids offer a spectacular display for skywatchers. This guide provides everything yo...
Science / Space
On April 7, 2026, a significant meteor event was witnessed across the northeastern United States. Described as a fireball, the meteor was visible in multiple states, drawing attention and generating numerous reports. This event marks the la...
News / Astronomy
Spring 2026 is set to be an exciting time for skywatchers, featuring the April Pink Moon and the Lyrid meteor shower. This article provides essential information on when and how to observe these celestial events.
News / Space
On Tuesday morning, residents across western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio witnessed a spectacular sight: a suspected meteor streaking across the sky. The event, confirmed by the National Weather Service (NWS) and NASA, caused a loud boom a...
News / Obituaries
Matt Hinkin, a familiar and beloved face in East Tennessee, has passed away at the age of 62. Hinkin served as the chief meteorologist for WATE for many years, leaving a lasting impact on the community through his forecasts, school visits,...
News / Obituaries
Matt Hinkin, former chief meteorologist for WATE in Knoxville, Tennessee, has passed away at the age of 62. Hinkin was a familiar and beloved face in East Tennessee, having delivered weather forecasts for over 30 years. He retired from tele...
Wellness & Nature / Nature
The Pink Moon, April's full moon, is a celestial event rich in cultural significance. While it won't actually appear pink, it marks the arrival of spring and the blooming of the phlox subulata flower.
Science / Geology
A long-standing debate surrounding the origin of the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea has been resolved. Scientific evidence confirms that the crater was formed by an asteroid impact approximately 43 to 46 million years ago, resulting in a...
News / Regional News
On March 3, 2026, a meteor streaked across the sky over the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, creating a spectacular display and sonic boom that was felt and seen by many. Data from NOAA confirmed the object's sp...
News / Weather
Reports are flooding in from across Ohio, detailing a mysterious loud boom and potential meteor sightings. The National Weather Service is pointing to a meteor as the probable source of the disturbance.
Space / Astronomy
Arizona's Meteor Crater, formed approximately 50,000 years ago, and other impact sites around the world, continue to serve as invaluable research locations. These sites provide ongoing data about the effects of cosmic collisions on Earth. T...
News / TV
Lindsey Slater, the morning meteorologist for WISN-TV (Channel 12) in Milwaukee, has left the station. Her absence from the morning newscasts on February 27, 2026, and removal from the station's staff page indicate her departure.
News / Media
Several prominent anchors and meteorologists at KTLA in Los Angeles and WPIX in New York have been laid off as Nexstar Media Group seeks to reduce costs amidst its impending merger with Tegna. These cuts have sparked industry concerns about...
News / Local
CBS2 Chief Meteorologist Roland Steadham tragically died in a plane crash on Tuesday near Emmett, Idaho. The crash also resulted in a significant power outage affecting thousands of residents and local schools.
