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Solar Eclipse Safety in the Red River Valley

Looking Directly at Eclipse Without Protection is Harmful

During the upcoming solar eclipse, the moon is going to block out the sun and cast a shadow on the Earth. “And the sky goes completely dark, the moon covers up the sun, and you’re able to see something called the solar corona, which is the atmosphere of the sun. So you can see these streamers of light coming away…

Ronald McDonald Charities of the Red River Valley Breaking Ground on New House

The new location will be a replacement of the two current facilities

FARGO, ND — Ronald McDonald Charities of the Red River Valley are breaking ground on a new House. The location is near the new Sanford Hospital. Plans include 24 bedrooms and has 30,000 square feet of space. The new location will be a replacement of the two current facilities. The new expansion will provide needed space for families whose children…

We Can See Venus

KVRR Astronomy Update

Meteorologist Scott Sincoff takes a look at this week’s moon phase and how you can see Venus in the sky this week: Categories: Weather Blog, Weather Notes Tags: astronomy, earth, moon, SPACE, venus

Introducing the Stratolaunch: World’s Largest Plane

The plane is beginning fueling tests and the goal is to have Stratolaunch in the air by 2019

  NATIONAL — Air Force One is as tall as a six story building with a conference room, dining room and even a working hospital, but it’s got nothing on the new Stratolaunch. The Stratolaunch is the world’s largest airplane, with a 385 foot wingspan that uses 28 wheels and six engines used on a Boeing 747. It may stand…

KVRR Astronomy Update

This Week's Moon Phase and Constellations

Meteorologist Scott Sincoff has this week’s astronomy update: Categories: Morning – Features, Weather Blog, Weather Notes Tags: astronomy, constellation, jupiter, moon, SPACE, stars, virgo, weather

Jupiter & Saturn

When Can You See the Planets?

Meteorologist Scott Sincoff takes a look at when you can see Jupiter, Saturn, and the next Full Moon: Categories: Morning – Features, Weather Blog, Weather Notes Tags: jupiter, moon, saturn, SPACE, weather

Gemini Stars

KVRR Astronomy Update

Meteorologist Scott Sincoff takes a look at what to look for in the stars this week: Categories: Community, Weather Blog, Weather Notes Tags: astronomy, gemini, moon, SPACE, stars, weather