Two comets and the Orionids to dazzle Piedmont skies Oct. 20–21
Clear, moonless skies could make Monday and Tuesday some of the best nights of the year for stargazing across...
Piedmont Space Wire
The North Carolina Zoo’s Connection to the Space Race
It was 56 years ago this month that two American astronauts became the first humans to walk on the...
Severe Solar Storm Could Bring Rare Auroras to North Carolina This Weekend
A powerful solar storm is headed for Earth that could produce auroras over North Carolinians this weekend.
Total Lunar Eclipse Visible in North Carolina Tonight
A total lunar eclipse will be visible across North Carolina tonight, offering a rare opportunity to witness the "blood...
Asteroid 2024 YR4 Has a Small Chance of Hitting Earth in 2032
Scientists are monitoring a newly discovered asteroid the size of a 19-story building that has about a 1-in-83 chance...
Rocket Launch Visible in Skies Over NC
On February 4th, 2025, at 6:13 p.m., a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s...
Auroras From Solar Storm Visible in North Carolina
Tonight, for the second time this year, a major solar storm brought auroras to the skies over North Carolina.
Auroras Light Up Sky in NC After Solar Storm Upgraded
ASHEBORO N.C. (ACME NEWS) – An ‘extreme’ solar storm lit up the sky over North Carolina with auroras visible...