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Highland Road Park Observatory to Host Sky Viewing Event for International Astronomy Day

Highland Road Park Observatory to Host Sky Viewing Event for International Astronomy Day

Highland Road Park Observatory to Host Sky Viewing Event for International Astronomy Day
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Police say 10 hurt, suspects fled after two groups shot at each other inside Mall of Louisiana

Police say 10 hurt, suspects fled after two groups shot at each other inside Mall of Louisiana

Police say at least 10 people were injured Thursday as two groups of people opened fire at each other inside the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge
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Investigation Underway in Louisiana Mall Shooting

Investigation Underway in Louisiana Mall Shooting

A shooting at a mall in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, resulted in at least one fatality and several injuries. Police have taken five suspects into custody as the investigation continues. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports on the incident, noting that earlier reports have been updated with new information from Louisiana authorities regarding the number of people affected.
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Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead and 5 wounded

Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead and 5 wounded

Police say one person died and five more were wounded after a shooting inside the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge
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Police say 10 hurt, suspects fled after two groups open fire inside Mall of Louisiana

Police say 10 hurt, suspects fled after two groups open fire inside Mall of Louisiana

Police say at least 10 people were injured Thursday as two groups of people opened fire at each other inside the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge
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Venus and Uranus Conjunction with Pleiades Offers Stunning Sky Show

Venus and Uranus Conjunction with Pleiades Offers Stunning Sky Show

On April 23, 2026, skywatchers will have the opportunity to witness a rare conjunction of Venus and Uranus near the Pleiades star cluster. This celestial event will be visible in the west-northwest sky after sunset. Venus, the brightest planet, will be positioned just a few degrees from the Pleiades, making it a striking sight for the naked eye. Uranus, known for its blue-green hue, will be located to the lower left of Venus, offering a rare chance to observe this distant planet with binoculars. The event marks the beginning of Venus's dominance in the evening sky, which will continue through October 2026.
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Saturn Reappears in the Night Sky as Astronomical Events Unfold

Saturn Reappears in the Night Sky as Astronomical Events Unfold

Saturn is becoming more visible in the night sky, rising earlier each day and visible less than an hour before sunrise by the end of April. This period also features several notable astronomical events, including Venus passing close to Uranus, and the Moon's close approach to the star Regulus in Leo. Observers in certain parts of the U.S. can witness the Moon occulting Regulus, a rare event where the Moon passes in front of the star. Additionally, the comet Tempel 2 is brightening in the early morning sky, offering a spectacle for stargazers. These events provide opportunities for both amateur and professional astronomers to observe and study celestial phenomena.
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Comet PanSTARRS Approaches Earth, Offering Unique Viewing Opportunity

Comet PanSTARRS Approaches Earth, Offering Unique Viewing Opportunity

Comet PanSTARRS, officially known as Comet C/2025 R3, is set to make its closest approach to Earth on April 26, traveling approximately 45 million miles from the planet. Having recently survived its closest pass to the sun on April 19, the comet is now visible through the Large Angle and Spectrometric Coronagraph (LASCO) instrument on the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory spacecraft. This provides a unique opportunity to observe the comet's journey as it moves through the field of view of the sun-facing instrument. The comet is currently visible from the southern hemisphere and has a brightness magnitude of around +4.5, making it visible to the naked eye as a hazy patch of light.
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Louisiana's Aerospace Expansion Faces Workforce Challenges, Warns Lt. Gov. Nungesser

Louisiana's Aerospace Expansion Faces Workforce Challenges, Warns Lt. Gov. Nungesser

Louisiana's Aerospace Expansion Faces Workforce Challenges, Warns Lt. Gov. Nungesser
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Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks with Minimal Moonlight Interference

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks with Minimal Moonlight Interference

The Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak on April 22, offering a celestial display with minimal interference from moonlight. The best viewing time is in the early morning hours after the Moon sets, around 1:30 A.M. local daylight time, when the sky is darkest. The shower's radiant, located near the bright star Vega in the constellation Lyra, will be high in the eastern sky. Observers can expect to see up to 20 meteors per hour. These meteors are remnants of comet C/1861 G1 (Thatcher), which orbits the Sun every 400 years. Additionally, the Moon will pass 4° north of Jupiter in Gemini, visible in the west after sunset.
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Vancouver Residents Witness Lyrid Meteor Shower and Rare Celestial Events

Vancouver Residents Witness Lyrid Meteor Shower and Rare Celestial Events

Vancouver Residents Witness Lyrid Meteor Shower and Rare Celestial Events
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Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks, Offering Spectacular Night Sky Display

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks, Offering Spectacular Night Sky Display

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks, Offering Spectacular Night Sky Display