Meteor seen in Michigan disintegrated over Saginaw Bay, NASA says
NASA says the meteor was first detected over Hope, Michigan, before it disintegrated.
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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.
Why of COURSE there's still time to get your butt over to Lawrence Technological University for Thursday morning's meeting on the whole "bring your own device" controversy when it comes to corporate networks. But hurry! Thing starts at 8. LTU is at 21000 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield.
And what's the latest buzz in the ever-growing field of technology? You can find it right here.
A Venezuelan man, who federal officials say has ties to the Tren de Aragua gang, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit bank larceny in Michigan, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
A mother of an 11-year-old girl from Walled Lake, Michigan, is sick to her stomach, saying her daughter has seen a drone flying outside her bedroom window for the last three years.
Kenley Jansen got his 479th save, moving past Lee Smith for sole possession of third place on the career list, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an eighth-inning deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 for their fourth straight win.
University officials did not provide details on the messages, but said they were posted on the university's accounts and police had been tracking them.
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center placed all of Southeast Michigan into the "enhanced risk" (level 3/5) for severe weather on Tuesday.
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center placed all of Southeast Michigan into the "enhanced risk" (level 3/5) for severe weather on Tuesday.
Sherrone Moore sentenced to 18 months probation after December arrest
A flood watch has been issued for all of Southeast Michigan, to be in effect from 8 p.m. Tuesday through late Thursday night.
A mother of an 11-year-old girl from Walled Lake, Michigan, is sick to her stomach, saying her daughter has seen a drone flying outside her bedroom window for the last three years.
A Venezuelan man, who federal officials say has ties to the Tren de Aragua gang, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit bank larceny in Michigan, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Kenley Jansen got his 479th save, moving past Lee Smith for sole possession of third place on the career list, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an eighth-inning deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 for their fourth straight win.
A public back-and-forth between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV is getting attention worldwide, including in Detroit.
The chain's North American operator forecast it will open 205 stores in 2026, although those openings will be outpaced by a series of closures.
The unpopular war with Iran and stubborn affordability issues have given Democrats cause to be more hopeful about their chances of flipping key seats — and maybe even winning control of the Senate.
Brian Hooker, whose wife disappeared during a nighttime boat ride in the Bahamas, said he wants to believe his wife is still alive and plans to go back out to look for her as soon as possible.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to consider moving up their children's vaccines against the measles in seven counties.
Many Michigan teens in severe mental health crises are sent far from home for treatment due to a lack of local resources.
Kenley Jansen got his 479th save, moving past Lee Smith for sole possession of third place on the career list, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from an eighth-inning deficit to beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 for their fourth straight win.
Former Eastern Michigan football player Freddie McGee III went viral on Monday, doing anything he possibly could to get the Lions' attention for a tryout to make the team.
Paul Reed finished with 26 points, six rebounds, three assists and three blocks and Tobias Harris scored 24 points in limited minutes Sunday, propelling the Eastern Conference's top-seeded Detroit Pistons past the Indiana Pacers 133-121.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Tarik Skubal outpitched Sandy Alcántara in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners, Dillon Dingler, Kevin McGonigle and Kerry Carpenter homered and the Detroit Tigers earned a three-game sweep with an 8-2 win over the Miami Marlins.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
A mother of an 11-year-old girl from Walled Lake, Michigan, is sick to her stomach, saying her daughter has seen a drone flying outside her bedroom window for the last three years.
The woman who reportedly had a relationship with former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore released a statement on Tuesday after Moore's sentencing.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is extending state emergency services as dangerous water levels threaten dams and raise the risk of severe flooding.
Severe weather is possible tonight and again on Wednesday and Saturday.
A big development is underway in Detroit. City officials celebrate the upcoming Life Sciences building on Gratiot.