Scientists at Chicago's Adler Planetarium are excited about total lunar eclipse
This month's full moon is due to pass through the shadow of late Thursday night into early Friday morning.
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This month's full moon is due to pass through the shadow of late Thursday night into early Friday morning.
This month's full moon is due to pass through the shadow of late Thursday night into early Friday morning, and thus, those who wish to view it will have to stay up past midnight to get the most out of the experience. Noel Brennan reports.
Two swimmers were rescued from the lake near the Adler Planetarium Wednesday afternoon. One did not make it.
At the time of the recovery, the swimmer was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in critical condition, while another swimmer with him was alert.
Thousands of people gathered near the Adler Planetarium. It handed out free solar viewers to the crowds enjoying a picture-perfect day where everyone talked about a special feeling of community among the crowd.
There are plenty of places to see Monday’s solar eclipse. You can go out in your front yard, or join thousands of people at the Adler Planetarium, which is hosting a free eclipse watching event. Former Adler Planetarium astronomer Lucianne Walkowicz shares how people can make the most of it.
Millions of people will be looking up to the sky to witness the event on Monday.
Next week's solar eclipse will require special shades when the moon and sun align. The last time a total eclipse was visible in Chicago was 2017. Experts say on April 8 in Chicago, the sun will be covered at about 94%. A team from the Adler Planetarium is preparing for the big event in Chicago and Carbondale in southern Illinois.
Experts say on April 8 in Chicago, the sun will be covered at 94%. A team from the Adler Planetarium is preparing for the big event in Chicago and Carbondale in southern Illinois.
Adler's event starts at 12:30 p.m. in the afternoon, on Monday, April 8. The peak of the eclipse is just after 2 p.m.
The lunar lander rocketing into space is called Odysseus, built by a Houston-based company called Intuitive Machines.
It hasn't been done in half a century, but on Thursday a U.S. spacecraft was expected to land on the moon. One local expert has been tracking the progress of the mission since last week's launch.
Mike Smail, director of theaters and visualization at the Adler, joined CBS 2's Brad Edwards on the stream Friday.
If your summer fun includes trips to the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum or Shedd Aquarium, you'll want to plan ahead as Chicago's NASCAR event will affect driving, parking and mass transit.
If your summer fun includes trips to the Adler Planetarium, the Field Museum or Shedd Aquarium, you'll want to plan ahead as Chicago's NASCAR event will affect driving, parking and mass transit.
The man was in the 900 block of East Solidarity Drive when a vehicle pulled up, and someone inside stabbed him in the neck when he approached.
Long you'll live and high you'll fly at the Adler Planetarium – and you don't have to run to catch up with the sun when it's sinking.
They will be visible to the naked eye just after sunset.
The iconic Pink Floyd album "Dark Side of the Moon" is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and the album will play for the last show of the day at the Grainger Sky Theater at the Adler beginning March 31.
All three museums were closed for several days due to the snow, wind, and frigid temperatures over the weekend.
The closures come as snow is starting to fall in Chicago, and brutal cold and strong winds are moving in later in the day.
The Adler Planetarium announced it will be closed this weekend due to the winter storm that's expected to hit the city Thursday- bringing dangerous conditions.
Nasa scientists will be able to answer questions about the perseverance mars rover and its ingenuity helicopter.
Experts will be at the planetarium from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the "Adler at Night" event.
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Village Trustee Jason House defeated Henyard in the February primary, won the general election on April 1, and will be sworn in as the new mayor on May 5.
A 2-month old baby is safe after an attempted kidnapping on Chicago's North Side.
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the Democratic governor legally used the state's uniquely powerful veto to lock in a school funding increase for 400 years.
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The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
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A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
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CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
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Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
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"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
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Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
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The production examines how a language defines a culture. Entertainment Reporter Vince Gerasole has a preview of the performance at the Writer’s Theatre in Glencoe, Illinois, which is playing through May 4.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. could move on from efforts to reach a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia if progress isn't made in coming days.
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The faithful are marking this Good Friday with many versions of the Way of the Cross.
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A 2-month old baby is safe after an attempted kidnapping on Chicago's North Side.
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The incident happened around 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, in the 4500 block of South Hermitage Avenue.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
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The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
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Police said the shooting happened in a train car, but did not immediately provide further information.
