Northern Lights possible in MN overnight
Minnesotans will have a chance to see the Northern Lights late Sunday night into the early Monday morning hours.
Minnesotans will have a chance to see the Northern Lights late Sunday night into the early Monday morning hours.
Minnesotans hit the road to path of totality for solar eclipse
Watching a total eclipse is often a once in a lifetime experience. But Merle Hiltner is hoping his second stellar adventure is twice as nice.
Watching a total eclipse is often a once in a lifetime experience. But Merle Hiltner is hoping his second stellar adventure is twice as nice.
Will the April 2024 solar eclipse be visible in Minnesota?
On April 8, parts of the United States will be treated to a total solar eclipse. But what will you see in Minnesota?
On April 8, parts of the United States will be treated to a total solar eclipse. But what will you see in Minnesota?
Minnesota native become astronaut
Minnesota native Dr. Anil Menon earned his wings Tuesday, becoming a NASA astronaut.
Minnesota native Dr. Anil Menon earned his wings Tuesday, becoming a NASA astronaut.
Northern Lights could be visible in MN on Thursday
Keep an eye toward the sky on Thursday, as conditions are right for a potential Northern Lights show in the Midwest and beyond.
Keep an eye toward the sky on Thursday, as conditions are right for a potential Northern Lights show in the Midwest and beyond.
Partial solar eclipse timelapse in MN
The clouds made it difficult, but FOX 9's cameras were able to catch a glimpse of Saturday's 'ring of fire' solar eclipse. In Minnesota, we only got to see a partial eclipse -- and that was mostly obstructed by clouds. Even then it was a Goldilocks experiment: When the clouds were too thin, the sun washed out the picture. And, of course, when the clouds were too thick, you couldn't see the sun. Thanks to FOX 9 engineer Ricky Dressler, who was working the camera for the eclipse.
The clouds made it difficult, but FOX 9's cameras were able to catch a glimpse of Saturday's 'ring of fire' solar eclipse. In Minnesota, we only got to see a partial eclipse -- and that was mostly obstructed by clouds. Even then it was a Goldilocks experiment: When the clouds were too thin, the sun washed out the picture. And, of course, when the clouds were too thick, you couldn't see the sun. Thanks to FOX 9 engineer Ricky Dressler, who was working the camera for the eclipse.
Ax-2 astronauts splash down off Florida coast after trip to space station
A crew of four astronauts aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the coast of Florida Tuesday evening. Axiom Space reported the Ax-2 astronauts arrived around 11:09 p.m. EDT in the water off the Sunshine State.
A crew of four astronauts aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the coast of Florida Tuesday evening. Axiom Space reported the Ax-2 astronauts arrived around 11:09 p.m. EDT in the water off the Sunshine State.
Timelapse shows Northern Lights in Minnesota
A geomagnetic storm made for some spectacular sights in northern Minnesota on Sunday night. Video from photographer Ben Sunne shows the Northern Lights near International Falls. (Timelapse video; looped, and slowed down).
A geomagnetic storm made for some spectacular sights in northern Minnesota on Sunday night. Video from photographer Ben Sunne shows the Northern Lights near International Falls. (Timelapse video; looped, and slowed down).
Discovery could 'dramatically narrow' search for life on other planets
A new study says an Earth-like planet orbiting an M dwarf star, the most common type of star in our universe, appears to have no atmosphere. The finding could cause a major shift in the search for life.
A new study says an Earth-like planet orbiting an M dwarf star, the most common type of star in our universe, appears to have no atmosphere. The finding could cause a major shift in the search for life.
NASA's Operation DART: Engineer speaks about Monday's asteroid test
Lisa Wu, DART deputy engineer, speaks with FOX 9's Tim Blotz about NASA's operation, in which it will slam a spacecraft into an asteroid. The hope is that what NASA will learn from Monday's mission will one day save Earth from a catastrophic impact. DART stands for Double Asteroid Redirection Test.
Lisa Wu, DART deputy engineer, speaks with FOX 9's Tim Blotz about NASA's operation, in which it will slam a spacecraft into an asteroid. The hope is that what NASA will learn from Monday's mission will one day save Earth from a catastrophic impact. DART stands for Double Asteroid Redirection Test.
Sun shield developed in Minnesota is protecting James Webb Telescope
Sheldahl, a company based out of Northfield, Minnesota has a decades-long history of developing flexible materials for space. Most recently, they designed and manufactured a key component of the James Webb Space Telescope.
Sheldahl, a company based out of Northfield, Minnesota has a decades-long history of developing flexible materials for space. Most recently, they designed and manufactured a key component of the James Webb Space Telescope.
Major scientific milestone has U of M connection
Vivid new images captured by the James Webb Telescope have people looking up again and wondering what else might be in space - and one University of Minnesota professor has a unique connection to the project.
Vivid new images captured by the James Webb Telescope have people looking up again and wondering what else might be in space - and one University of Minnesota professor has a unique connection to the project.
Surviving space weather: How a coronal mass ejection could knock out power grids, internet
Here’s everything you need to know to survive a potentially devastating coronal mass ejection.
Here’s everything you need to know to survive a potentially devastating coronal mass ejection.
US astronaut Mark Vande Hei comments on record-setting spaceflight
Astronaut Mark Vande Hei talked to journalists this week about his time in space, how he’s feeling now, the record he set, and his relationship with his Russian crewmates.
Astronaut Mark Vande Hei talked to journalists this week about his time in space, how he’s feeling now, the record he set, and his relationship with his Russian crewmates.
Astronaut Mark Vande Hei shares about his time in space
Astronaut Mark Vande Hei and Minnesota native talked about his time in space, how he?s feeling now, the record he set and his relationship with his Russian crewmates.
Astronaut Mark Vande Hei and Minnesota native talked about his time in space, how he?s feeling now, the record he set and his relationship with his Russian crewmates.
Astronaut’s Minnesotan parents breathe sigh of relief after return to earth
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei's Minnesotan parents are relieved now that their son is home and adjusting to earth.
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei's Minnesotan parents are relieved now that their son is home and adjusting to earth.
Perseid meteors shoot across Minnesota sky
FOX 9 photojournalist Greg Kellogg caught the Perseid meteor shower early Thursday morning. The Perseid meteor shower, which occurs from mid-July to late-August, is considered one of the best meteor showers because watchers can see more than 40 meteors an hour at its peak.
FOX 9 photojournalist Greg Kellogg caught the Perseid meteor shower early Thursday morning. The Perseid meteor shower, which occurs from mid-July to late-August, is considered one of the best meteor showers because watchers can see more than 40 meteors an hour at its peak.
Giving your family space after a year of being stuck inside together
After a year of spending nearly all of our time at home with our family, it's time to relearn how to give everyone their space. The Love Engineer Alex Merritt joined the Buzz to chat about how we can give everyone space and grace as we transition to a new normal.
After a year of spending nearly all of our time at home with our family, it's time to relearn how to give everyone their space. The Love Engineer Alex Merritt joined the Buzz to chat about how we can give everyone space and grace as we transition to a new normal.
Astronaut from Minnesota set to blast off for second mission to International Space Station
A Minnesota native is set to make his second trip to space next month with two Russian astronauts headed to the International Space Station.
A Minnesota native is set to make his second trip to space next month with two Russian astronauts headed to the International Space Station.
The future of space travel: Astronaut Peggy Whitson on historic launch with SpaceX
Famed astronaut Peggy Whitson joined the Buzz ahead of Saturday's historic mission between NASA and SpaceX. She offered her insight on how the astronauts are likely preparing, and what life in space is really like.
Famed astronaut Peggy Whitson joined the Buzz ahead of Saturday's historic mission between NASA and SpaceX. She offered her insight on how the astronauts are likely preparing, and what life in space is really like.