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A photograph taken from the cockpit of an r-44 helicopter in Northstate captured a train of moving lights floating in the skies on Saturday night, intriguing viewers and sparking curiosity about their origin.
KCCI viewers in Iowa captured stunning photos of the rare blue supermoon, which appeared bigger and brighter than usual as it was about 5% closer to Earth. This was the closest full moon of the year and the last time two full supermoons occurred in the same month was in 2018. The next occurrence won't happen until 2037.
The 2023 Chicago Air and Water Show will feature a full schedule of high-flying performances, including demonstrations by the U.S. Navy F-18 Rhino, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, and the U.S. Army Golden Knights. The schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions.
The Northern Lights, a beautiful natural phenomenon usually seen in Alaska, Canada, and Scandinavia, will be visible in 17 U.S. states next week due to an 11-year solar cycle. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center suggests prime viewing between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time and advises people to get away from city lights for the best experience.
A viral TikTok video showcases the new Sphere from the perspective of the Las Vegas skies, generating excitement and interest in the unique technology.
The Buck Moon, the first supermoon of 2023, illuminated the skies across the globe, captivating stargazers with its celestial beauty. This natural phenomenon occurs when the moon is at its closest point to Earth, appearing larger and brighter than usual. The Buck Moon got its name from Native American tribes who associated it with the time when male deer grow their antlers.
Wisconsinites have a chance to see the Northern Lights in the skies on Tuesday and Wednesday night, with better chances on Wednesday and farther north, according to First Warn Weather Meteorologist Greg Barnhart.
A rare major geomagnetic storm caused auroras to light up the skies across the US from North Carolina to Arizona. The storm, which began just after midnight, lasted for more than 12 hours and was almost comparable to the northern lights seen in Iceland. Auroras form when electrons from the sun collide with the upper parts of the atmosphere and can only be seen during nighttime. The last time a level four geomagnetic storm occurred was in 2017, and additional minor to moderate auroral activity might happen again this weekend in the northern part of the US.