astronomy

If you’re a bit of a night owl, head out into your backyard and look up to the sky this Sunday night to witness a total lunar eclipse. This event occurs about every two and half years, and to break down the science behind a total lunar eclipse, astronomy contributor Jean Creighton shares more.

The Manfred Olsen Planetarium at UW-Milwaukee is a great place for stargazing, but the night sky looks different depending on where in the globe you reside. Friday, the planetarium is highlighting the Asian universe.

Do you know your zodiac sign? Would you know how to find it in the night sky? To help learn about the astronomy and mythology behind the April zodiac — Aries, astronomy contributor Jean Creighton joins Lake Effect.

Throughout human history, there have been many theories about the birth of the universe. Astronomy contributor Jean Creighton discusses the clues astronomers have used to understand this over time.

Do you know your zodiac sign? Would you know how to find it in the night sky? To help learn about the astronomy and mythology behind the January zodiac: Aquarius, astronomy contributor Jean Creighton joins Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski.

After 15 months of virtual programming, the Manfred Olson Planetarium on UW-Milwaukee's campus is preparing to welcome the public back to in person events starting in September. Lake Effect astronomy contributor Jean Creighton shares what she's learned about programming during the pandemic.

Darian Dixon shares his journey from studying geosciences at UW-Milwaukee to now being a Mars rover operator.

Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski speaks with astronomy contributor Jean Creighton about how we can dodge doom when asteroids and other objects threaten Earth.

This week there will be a full moon in the sky, completely illuminated as we on Earth sit right between the sun and the moon with all three in a line.

The northern lights are one of the most incredible celestial sights that the night sky has to offer.But often the beautiful dancing lights are associated…