astronomy

A few dozen students, staff and local Ypsilantians climbed to the top of Sherzer Hall and Observatory on Monday to watch the partial eclipse of the sun. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert joined them on the roof and has this report.

While Washtenaw County is not in the path of totality during Monday’s solar eclipse, there will still be things to see and do during the event. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Thousands of amateur astronomers will gather in Brighton this weekend for the 27th edition of Astronomy at the Beach. WEMU’s Josh Hakala talks with Saline-based amateur astronomer Brian Ottum on what’s happening in the skies, what NASA is bringing to the star party, and how they are preparing people for next year’s total solar eclipse.

A comet that hasn’t been seen in about 25,000 years is roaming the pre-dawn morning skies this month and into the spring. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The peak of the moon will be at 6:08 p.m. However, the forecast is calling for mostly cloudy skies in the Washtenaw County area. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

If you’re getting up early to be one of the first in line to vote at your local polling station, you could be in for a treat. A rare lunar eclipse is happening in the early morning hours on Tuesday. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

Regular viewers of the night sky may have noticed Mars appearing to do something rather unusual. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

After working on the James Webb telescope for decades, astronomers from University of Michigan are taking in the first returned photo's with pride. Cathy Shafran has more.

Stargazers are in for an incredibly rare treat this evening.The longest lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years is taking place tonight.The eclipse will last…

The seasons are changing. The moon is telling us it's time to harvest the crops, and fall officially begins on Wednesday, September 22nd. Also, the annual…