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A strong geomagnetic storm could make the Northern Lights visible across Illinois tonight, though clouds and storms may interfere with viewing.

Illinois residents from Chicago to Waukegan reported spotting a rare fireball meteor Monday night, prompting nearly 200 witness reports.

Rockford is one of the best places in the U.S. to see the Lyrid meteor shower tonight. Here’s what you need to know before you look up.

Astronomers have discovered an asteroid that has a tiny chance of colliding with Earth in December 2032.

Will it happen again Friday? It's possible, but here's a word of caution.

An institute in California continues to search for alien life connected to mysterious radio signals.

You might want to avoid setting your smartphone down on a rock in Illinois for awhile. There is scientific evidence that recent solar flares literally electrified rocks and soil in the Land of Lincoln.

Predicting when the Northern Lights will be visible is something that even NASA hasn't completely figured out, but there is a forecast regarding 3 incoming solar flares that could mean the Aurora Borealis will not only be visible in Illinois, but maybe even be overhead this weekend. Maybe.

It would be a great idea to keep your eyes on the skies over Wisconsin this weekend as the Northern Lights may be visible due to a major solar storm from a mammoth sunspot.

Tiny homes remain very popular and there's a relatively new one in Missouri that has a feature many full-sized homes don't have - stargazing up top.