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Partial solar eclipse can be seen across the region on April 8th

MOORHEAD, Minn., (KVRR) — The solar eclipse is set for April 8th and preparations should be made to enjoy it. The eclipse will be hitting the United States from 12 pm- 4pm in different areas. Here in Fargo, we are expected to see the eclipse from 12:49-3:09 pm and a maximum sun blockage of  63 percent. To see totality, people will…

Astronomy Update

Clear and warm nights will make finding planets this week easy.  A solar eclipse will happen on June 10th that some towns in our area can see well. Categories: Weather Blog, Weather Notes Tags: astronomy, earth, eclipse, jupiter, mars, mercury, moon, Planets, saturn, solar, SPACE, stars, sun, venus

Astronomy Update

Monday is a busy astronomy day: a new moon, meteor shower, and even solar eclipse in the Southern Hemisphere will all occur that day. Categories: Weather Blog, Weather Notes Tags: astronomy, earth, eclipse, jupiter, mars, mercury, meteor, moon, Planets, saturn, shower, SPACE, stars, venus

Astronomy Update

Good visibility will match up with above average temperatures this week.  A Lunar Eclipse is coming in the early hours of Monday. Categories: Weather Blog, Weather Notes Tags: astronomy, earth, eclipse, jupiter, Lunar, mars, mercury, moon, Planets, saturn, SPACE, stars, venus

Eclipse is So Yesterday…Today, the Corpse Flower Blooms in Washington D.C.

As the corpse flower blooms, it gives off an odor of rotting flesh for seven to eight hours

WASHINGTON, D.C. — It only blooms once every few years to once a decade and if you like the smell of death, then it’s the flower for you. Three corpse flowers are blooming at the United States Botanic Garden in Washington D.C. It’s the first time in North America three of these plants are blooming at the same time in…

Community Turns Out for Solar Eclipse 2017

At both MSUM and the Zoo, viewing glasses were sold out early, but that didn't stop everyone from sharing with one another

MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s the phenomenon that hasn’t been seen in the United States for decades. Here in the F-M area, people of all ages had a lot to say about the solar eclipse. There are several solar eclipse viewing parties right here in the F-M area. At MSUM, hundreds of people gathered around, looking at the sun through glasses,…

NDSU Physics Department Hosts Eclipse Viewing Party

The group gathered at the south end of the engineering building to view the partial solar eclipse

FARGO, ND — Students, staff and members of the community joined the NDSU physics department in hosting an eclipse viewing party. The group gathered at the south end of the engineering building to view the partial solar eclipse. They had certified glasses on hand to everyone could see the spectacle taking place here in the area. Faculty and students from…

Xcel Energy Says its Prepared for Monday’s Solar Eclipse

Officials say planning has been much simpler because they know the exact time frame of the event

  MINNESOTA — One of the main providers of solar energy in Minnesota says you don’t have to worry about whether or not its service will be interrupted for Monday. Xcel Energy officials say they have been planning for Monday’s solar eclipse and will shift to other power sources when the eclipse takes place. The company manages over 1,000 megawatts…