One of the best meteor showers of the year is already active and comes to a peak on the evening of December 13 and 14.
12/8/25 - Geminid Meteor Shower
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Backyard Astronomer
3/2/26 - Venus Meets Saturn at Dusk
Before Saturn disappears in the sun’s glare altogether, you’ll have a rare chance to see it meet up with the brighter planet Venus, a close pass known as a conjunction.
Environment Report
Great Lakes Priorities, Monitoring and Battery Storage
What are the top five priorities for the Great Lakes? The Michigan Clean Water Corps is looking for volunteers. Midland Township and eight other communities will host solar power and battery storage projects to advance clean energy.
Our Universe
Saturn’s Rings and Gas Giants
While Saturn’s rings are best known, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune each have their own rings. They’re just a lot harder to see.
Dateline Delta
Free Speech Panel, Health Fitness Specialist Program
Preview the upcoming panel discussion, “From the Red Scare to Cancel Culture.” Take a closer look at Delta’s Health Fitness Specialist program.