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Geomagnetic storm may make northern lights visible in Wisconsin, 16 other states this week
A geomagnetic storm could make the northern lights shine bright across Wisconsin this week. Here's what to know about your chances of seeing them.
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The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to dazzle the night sky beginning this week
The Lyrid meteor shower will reach a peak later this month, but stargazers can catch a first glimpse beginning Wednesday ...
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Exploring the tropical night sky with the Manfred Olson Planetarium
UW-Milwaukee's Manfred Olson Planetarium's April show "Stars in the Tropics" takes stargazers to different cities near the ...
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Northern lights may be visible in Wisconsin on Monday and Tuesday
The aurora borealis may light up the night sky in Wisconsin on Monday and Tuesday, according to the NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center. The SWPC's forecast indicates that the northern lights ...
The biggest astronomical events in 2025: Eclipses to meteor showers and full moon schedule
In 2024, the northern lights dazzled across the night sky on multiple occasions, even visible at times from downtown ...
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A rare nova will erupt anytime now. Here’s how to find it in the night sky
The T Coronae Borealis, also known as T CrB, is a recurrent nova that bursts about every 80 years. Astronomers are pointing to it bursting sometime soon, making it a once-in-a-lifetime event where ...
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Night sky, April 2025: What you can see tonight [maps]
Find out what's up in your night sky during April 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide. Looking for a telescope for the next night sky event? We recommend the Celestron ...