MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – MSUM Planetarium held a screening of a live reveal of never-before-seen pictures of space. The Vera C. Rubin observatory in Chile began recording the sky for the first time in October of 2024, and just released those images to the public. The telescope takes video of the sky in detail that was previously unthinkable, thanks to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Beginning late in the evening, a Blood Worm Moon lunar eclipse will be visible across most of North America. A total lunar eclipse takes place when the moon aligns between the Sun and the Earth. Compared to the last total solar eclipse in April, the moon can be seen by the visible eye. The moon will…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The MSUM Planetarium brings the community together at their sold-out stars and Hogwarts show. People were entertained with an astronomy display and MSUM professors taught lessons on the Big Dipper, the solar system, and other fixtures in the sky. Kids showed off costumes as well. “We just want to you know be here to educate and…
FARGO, N.D. – Reports of meteor sightings have dazzled people throughout the northern part of the continent, including here within our community. The American Meteor Society has reported a total of 32 sightings of what they say is a fireball soaring through the night sky. “It was seen as far in Canada all the way down to Fargo, North Dakota,…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Kids from around the metro are getting the chance to see our solar system up close. Every month MSUM’s planetarium is offering a tour of space to get kids interested in astronomy. This month focused on rocky planets while upcoming months will focus on dwarf planets, moons and gas giants. Each time a kid puts on their…
