Bright meteor gets attention Monday night across Great Lakes region
If you missed the meteor sighting over Southeast Michigan early on May 27, perhaps you saw the latest one on Monday night.
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If you missed the meteor sighting over Southeast Michigan early on May 27, perhaps you saw the latest one on Monday night.
A meteor that was seen over parts of Michigan on June 1 is among a series of fireballs and meteors noticed in recent months across the United States. CBS News has this report.
If you saw an odd light in the sky over Michigan about 5:11 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, it was a fireball.
NASA says the meteor was first detected over Hope, Michigan, before it disintegrated.
A meteor was seen in parts of Michigan Monday night, with photos and videos shared widely on social media.
A meteor was seen Monday night over Southeast Michigan, as illustrated by this image from Macomb WX. CBS Detroit meteorologist Vytas Reid explains why the sky has been so active with fireballs and meteors lately.
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
A 54-pound meteorite from Mars sold for more than $5 million when it went up for auction on Wednesday at Sotheby's.
This is the first time the sound and image of a meteor falling has been documented on video, a University of Alberta scientist found.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies.
Two meteor showers are expected to flash across night skies around the same time this week.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
People across the eastern U.S. and in parts of Canada saw a dazzling light show on Wednesday night, as a fireball entered the atmosphere and burned up.
NASA described the Ursids as "a meteor shower for diehards only." It is set to peak Thursday night into Friday morning.
The Orionids are known for their brightness and speed, traveling at about 41 miles per second.
The 1-meter asteroid was discovered just hours before it hit Earth's atmosphere and almost 10 years to the day that an asteroid about 20 times bigger hit Chelyabinsk, Russia.
There's a video on Youtube saying we are about to have another "very-close encounter" with an asteroid.
If you can catch only one meteor shower this year, it should be the Perseids. They're zipping across the sky right now, and will peak overnight on Aug. 11-12 and Aug. 12-13.
The annual Perseid meteor showers are coming this weekend.
The pop-up event at the museum is Saturday from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The American Meteor Society says the first two pieces were found on an iced-over lake in Hamburg Township.
Scientists do believe some debris tumbled to Earth as meteor fell apart over metro Detroit Tuesday night.
Person after person described seeing an intense "white light" in the sky.
Homeland Security ending speculation as to the source of the mystery in the sky Tuesday night.
A former DoorDash driver accused of attacking a 75-year-old Michigan man who later died after suffering catastrophic head injuries is facing new charges.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield walked alongside the chief and got up close and personal with her community.
Law enforcement is aware of the reported threats and is investigating the complaints.
Nathan Wakefield has bought Mystery Hill, a beloved roadside attraction along US 12 in Michigan's Irish Hills.
Democrats will choose between Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.
Law enforcement is aware of the reported threats and is investigating the complaints.
A former DoorDash driver accused of attacking a 75-year-old Michigan man who later died after suffering catastrophic head injuries is facing new charges.
Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan released an independent law firm report about allegations of sexual misconduct against about 70 of its former students.
Michigan Democrats are reintroducing a package of nine bills covering corrections officer pensions, health care premiums, and nurse collective bargaining after the governor vetoed them following a state Supreme Court ruling.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield walked alongside the chief and got up close and personal with her community.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Michigan Democrats are reintroducing a package of nine bills covering corrections officer pensions, health care premiums, and nurse collective bargaining after the governor vetoed them following a state Supreme Court ruling.
A murder victim has been identified decades after his remains were discovered in a wooded area in Oregon in 1972, authorities said.
Schools in three states will be equipped with drones this coming academic year that aim to find and deter active shooters within seconds.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Eduardo Valencia homered twice and drove in four runs, Gleyber Torres had a home run and five RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers scored in every inning they went to the plate in a 14-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
More than 10,000 people across 70 counties in Michigan have reported cases of cyclosporiasis during the past five weeks, state health officials said.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Authorities claim Yolanda Matthews submitted more than $539,000 in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare.
Trinity Health's new leadership council aims to improve engagement with the local residents who get care in Brighton.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
Colton Cowser hit a tiebreaking single in the 12th inning, capping the Baltimore Orioles' rally from a seven-run deficit to beat the Tigers 10-9 and spoil Tarik Skubal's possible farewell to Detroit.
CBS News Detroit asked patrons about their favorite memories at the Rocket Classic.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs reported to training camp but was not on the field with teammates for their first practice on Wednesday as his agent and the franchise work on negotiating a new deal.
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says he addressed the franchise's decision to release cornerback Terrion Arnold with the team on the eve of training camp, calling it unfortunate.
Downtown Detroit turned into a golf course Tuesday evening for the par 3 in the d event promoting the final Rocket Classic.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Good morning, Family! Mostly sunny and warm today, high 87°. Warming continues into Friday with highs in the mid to upper 80°s. Scattered to numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms expected late Friday evening through Saturday. Dry weather returns early next week with warming temperatures approaching 90° by mid-week.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former top infectious disease expert for the federal government, appeared before the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday.
A special guest joined Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison Wednesday for Walk a Mile Wednesday. Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield walked alongside the chief and got up close and personal with her community.
A former DoorDash driver accused of attacking a 75-year-old Michigan man who later died after suffering catastrophic head injuries is facing new charges.
The owner of a Highland, Michigan-based food truck said her business has been inundated with threats and boycott calls after catering a political event, prompting her to contact law enforcement.