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Snow Moon SuperMoon with thin cloud veil at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Snow Moon February 19, 2019 — 14% Bigger, 30% Brighter Sets Tuesday Morning at 6:54 AM

Tue Feb 19, 2019 05:55 am Cardinal News

Supermoon today, early Tuesday February 19, 2019 — sets at 6:54 a.m. Hopefully a very thin veil of clouds will remain thin for Tuesday morning’s moonset. A super moon (perigee) when the Moon is closest […]

Highlights of the November Sky 2018: Saturn Sets After Sun in SW Sky and Venus Becomes More Visible AM

Thu Nov 1, 2018 08:22 am Cardinal News

In November, look for the constellations Pisces, Aries, and Triangulum in the night sky. Saturn sets in the southwest sky in November, but will move toward departing the night sky through the month as it […]

Did You See the Beautiful Pre-Hunter’s Moon Overnight Tuesday to Wednesday? Hunter’s Moon Is Tonight

Wed Oct 24, 2018 07:12 pm Cardinal News

The Hunter’s Moon is tonight, Wednesday October 24, 2018, but last night’s preview was spectacular. There was plenty of twilight remaining from the setting sun as the pre-Hunter’s moon was rising above the horizon just […]

Best Sunrise Images for Work Week Ending Friday October 5, 2018

Fri Oct 5, 2018 12:37 pm Cardinal News

Check out the sunrises from Chicago, Arizona, Libertyville and more. Sunrise, Storms, Sunset, Repeat (h/t to @LukeBryanOnline) as we could watch this time lapse all day. pic.twitter.com/ulvRMufOxN — AMHQ (@AMHQ) October 5, 2018 A Beacon […]

VIDEO: Pair of Helicopters Over Arlington Heights Sunday Afternoon August 26, 2018

Mon Aug 27, 2018 09:01 am Cardinal News

Two helicopters heading eastbound over Euclid Avenue in Arlington Heights Sunday, August 26, 2018 about 3:00 p.m. Two helicopters headed eastbound over Euclid Avenue over Arlington Heights about 3:00 p.m. Sunday August 26, 2018. Witnesses […]

Perseids Meteor Shower and LIVE STREAM: Best Viewing Before Sunrise Sunday and Monday

Sat Aug 11, 2018 09:52 pm Cardinal News

CBS 2 meteorologist Robb Ellis has details on conditions for the upcoming Perseids meteor shower. The moon will not be reflecting light because August 11, 2018 was the New Moon phase for the Moon. Clear […]

Mars Sets As a “Morning Star” This July in the Southwest Sky

Mon Jul 16, 2018 07:37 am Cardinal News

Mars setting with thunderstorm tops over DeKalb County as viewed from Highland Avenue and Vail Avenue about 4:50 a.m. Mobile viewers may have to pinch-zoom to see Mars illumination in photos. Mars setting and storms […]

Highlights of July 2018 Backyard Astronomy; The Hubble Space Telescope’s “Tonight’s Sky: July 2018” Episode

Sun Jul 1, 2018 02:14 am Cardinal News

This year, Mars reaches its long-awaited opposition on July 27—and is visible all night. Look for its south polar cap and dark features that shift as the planet rotates. You will also spot constellations Scorpius […]

Northern Lights Spectacular in Norway Last Night, Probably Not Much in United States Tonight

Thu Feb 15, 2018 06:16 pm Cardinal News

The forecast for aurora borealis or Northern Lights does not call for observations in the United States Thursday night, February 15, 2018. Additionally in Chicago, cloudy condition are forecast to persist until about 7 AM. […]

VIDEO: SpaceX Celebrates Successful Falcon Heavy Rocket Launch from the Apollo 11 Launch Pad, Kennedy Space Center

Wed Feb 7, 2018 01:40 pm Cardinal News

SpaceX is celebrating its historic launch of the world’s most powerful rocket. Falcon Heavy launched into space carrying a cherry red convertible. CBS News Manuel Bojorquez reports. Falcon Heavy is a two-stage launch vehicle equal […]

Super Blood Blue Moon Eclipse Photos January 31 2018

Thu Feb 1, 2018 01:10 pm Cardinal News

CBS 2 Meteorologist Ed Curran recaps this morning’s rare moon eclipse, which was best viewed in Los Angeles. Enjoy this collection of photos from the total lunar eclipse that occurred on January 31, 2018. The […]

Meteorite Piece Found in Michigan by Robert Ward After January 16, 2018 Meteor Sighted in Several States and Boom Heard in Michigan Are Now at Field Museum

Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:42 pm Cardinal News

The Field Museum is now home to one of the freshest and most interesting meteorites, which fell from outer space just a couple of weeks ago. Scientists and graduate students at Chicago’s Field Museum are […]

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