Astronomy https://www.wcmu.org/tags/astronomy Astronomy en-US Copyright Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:46:18 GMT Artemis II astronauts will be welcomed back to Earth by northern Michigan man https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-10/artemis-ii-astronauts-will-be-welcomed-back-to-earth-by-northern-michigan-man A US Navy Hospital Corpsman from the northeast town of Atlanta will be one of the first faces the crew of the Artemis II sees after splashdown. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:46:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-10/artemis-ii-astronauts-will-be-welcomed-back-to-earth-by-northern-michigan-man Brianna Edgar MSU astronomers watching comet from another solar system https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-21/msu-astronomers-watching-comet-from-another-solar-system Scientists from Michigan State University are debunking online rumors that a comet from another solar system might be a UFO. Researchers say that’s pure speculation. It’s definitely a comet with no credible reason to believe otherwise. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-21/msu-astronomers-watching-comet-from-another-solar-system Clara Lincolnhol, Capital News Service Skyglow is erasing the stars, but smarter outdoor lighting can help bring the night back https://www.wcmu.org/2025-08-11/light-pollution-skyglow-erasing-stars Americans are losing their starry views to light pollution. But some communities are make lighting decisions to help preserve night skies – while benefiting wildlife and human health. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-08-11/light-pollution-skyglow-erasing-stars Celia Llopis-Jepsen LISTEN: Missed the northern lights? It's not too late as solar activity continues https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-09/listen-missed-the-northern-lights-its-not-too-late-as-solar-activity-continues The sun is at a peak in an 11-year cycle of solar activity — making it possible to see these shimmering green, pink and white light beams. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 22:05:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-09/listen-missed-the-northern-lights-its-not-too-late-as-solar-activity-continues Teresa Homsi People in mid-Michigan have the chance to witness the Ursid meteor shower Tuesday night https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-12-21/people-in-mid-michigan-have-the-chance-to-witness-the-ursid-meteor-shower-tuesday-night Star gazers are getting a special treat on the longest night of the year with an opportunity to witness the last meteor shower of 2021. Tue, 21 Dec 2021 23:25:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-12-21/people-in-mid-michigan-have-the-chance-to-witness-the-ursid-meteor-shower-tuesday-night Michelle Jokisch Polo Don’t miss your chance to see shooting stars https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-08-06/dont-miss-your-chance-to-see-shooting-stars In Mid-Michigan the Perseid meteor shower can be seen across the state as summer ends. Astronomers said this year stargazers may have to head out a few… Tue, 06 Aug 2019 19:59:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-08-06/dont-miss-your-chance-to-see-shooting-stars