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Look up! 3 meteor showers to catch over Chicago skies this summer
Attention Illinois sky-gazers: While you may not be able to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights Wednesday, there are a handful of meteor showers you’ll want to look up for in the coming weeks — including one of the biggest ones of the year.
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Night sky shows: meteor showers & planetary conjunctions
Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes explains the science behind meteor shows and when they will be peaking in our area.
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Perseid meteor shower: Stargazers could see up to 100 shooting stars per hour
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the year’s best, began on Sunday and will continue through late August.
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What are the ‘dog days' of summer?
NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes explains what the dog days of summer are and how they got their name.
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What is a ‘Parade of Planets' and will you be able to see it this June?
Six planets will line up this month in what’s known as a “parade of planets,” but what exactly will you see and will it be visible in the Chicago area?
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What is a ‘Parade of Planets' and will you be able to see it this June? Here's what to know
Six planets will line up this month in what’s known as a “parade of planets,” but what exactly will you see and will it be visible in the Chicago area?
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Solar storm hits Earth, producing colorful light shows across Northern Hemisphere
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere, with no immediate reports of disruptions to power and communications.
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Will the sky go dark for the 2024 total solar eclipse? Here's what it will look like
In the path of totality, the sky will look different than areas that will only see a partial social eclipse.
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A ‘devil comet' is set to swing by the sun and could be visible during the eclipse
A “devil comet” known for its occasional outbursts is currently visible in the night sky, and lucky stargazers may even be able to spot the celestial object during next month’s much-anticipated solar eclipse, according to NBC News.
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What is the difference between an equinox and a solstice?
Mark your calendar because the seasons are changing! Here’s what you need to know about equinoxes and solstices.
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Everything you need to know about the upcoming total solar eclipse
Join meteorologists Kevin Jeanes and Maricela Vasquez as they delve into the details of the upcoming total solar eclipse, discussing viewing locations, safety precautions, and the mesmerizing spectacle set to grace the skies on Monday, April 8th.
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From safety tips to best viewing spots, here's what to know about the 2024 solar eclipse in Illinois
We’re officially less than a month away from the next total solar eclipse, and with Illinois being one of the states in the “path of totality,” Prairie State residents will be able to take in unforgettable sights of the natural phenomenon.
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If you miss next month's solar eclipse, you won't see another one like it in the U.S. for 21 years
Do you have solar eclipse glasses? If not, you’re going to need them in exactly one month from now.
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Events in Illinois to experience 2024's total solar eclipse
The total eclipse will be visible across North America on April 8, with totality lasting at least three minutes in part of the Midwest.
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What is the Snow Moon and when can I see it? Here's what to know
It’s been a turbulent week for weather in Chicago that has seen everything from sunny skies and 60-degree days to freezing temperatures and accumulating snow.
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When to look for the Snow Moon in Chicago this weekend
Following a week of unseasonably warm temperatures, the Chicago area anticipates the return of snow in the weekend forecast coinciding with the Snow Moon phenomenon.
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What exactly caused the AT&T service outage — was it a solar flare?
More than 70,000 customers experienced AT&T cell outages Thursday. Was it due to a “solar flare?” NBC 5 Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes explains what that is — and if that could have caused such a widespread disruption.
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Did solar flares cause the AT&T service outage? A meteorologist explains
Following AT&T’s massive cell service outage, theories of why and how it happened swept the the internet — but one was particularly out of this world.
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Here's how and when to see the Snow Moon in Chicago this weekend
After a week of spring-like temperatures, it’s only fitting that snow returns to the Chicago-area forecast during this weekend’s Snow Moon.
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‘Cold Moon,' the final full moon of 2023, set to rise in the night sky this week
The 13th and final full moon of 2023, also known as the “Cold Moon,” will shine bright this holiday season, just in time to ring in the new year.