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Mercury Visible Sunday As NASA Craft Approaches
WASHINGTON (AP) — Earth is about to get better acquainted with its oddball planetary cousin, Mercury, a rocky wonderland of extremes. Sure, Mars may fascinate science fiction authors, Jupiter looms...
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BLOG: Welcome To Spring!
Although the three coldest months of the year statistically are December, January and February, the seasons are based on the Earth’s rotation around the sun on its axis. Today, the sun is lined up...
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Earth Networks, NIST Team On Greenhouse Gases
GERMANTOWN, Md. (AP) — WeatherBug operator Earth Networks says it will work with the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop a prototype of its proposed greenhouse gas monitoring...
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Time Lapse View Of Earth From ISS
A view of earth from the International Space Station, as compiled by a science educator. Click here to see the video. Filed under: Links & Numbers Tagged: Earth, ISS, scientists, Time Lapse, View
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Falling NASA Satellite Approaching Earth
WASHINGTON (WJZ)— A massive chunk of space debris is falling toward the Earth and could hit bottom Friday night. Kai Jackson explains NASA is still trying to figure out exactly where the dying...
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Stargazers Watch The Transit Of Venus, A Rare Celestial Event
BALTIMORE (WJZ)— It was a once-in-a-lifetime sighting up in the sky. The transit of Venus—when the planet passes in front of the sun—is a rare phenomenon. Kai Jackson joined the stargazers in Baltimore...
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NASA Satellites Reveal Landscape, Population Changes On Earth Over 40 Years
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Forty years of looking down has captured a lot of change here on earth. Alex DeMetrick reports the images taken by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Landsat...
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Md. Built Mars Curiosity Rover To Land On Red Planet Next Monday
GREENBELT, Md. (WJZ)—Early next Monday morning, the largest, most advanced rover in NASA’s history will land on Mars. It’s called Curiosity. Alex DeMetrick reports a critical piece of that machine was...
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NASA’s Earth Observatory Monitors Charm City From Outer Space
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—When the International Space Station passed over Baltimore, one of the astronauts snapped a picture of Charm City. Alex DeMetrick reports that for NASA, it’s a lot more than a souvenir....
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‘The Black Marble:’ New NASA Satellite Shows Earth At Night
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—Earth has been called a blue marble ever since that famous picture was snapped by astronauts standing on the moon. Alex DeMetrick reports new imagery from NASA has now given our home a...
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Asteroid Heading Toward Earth May Come Too Close For Comfort
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—This Valentine’s Day, we won’t have to kiss ourselves goodbye. An asteroid will come very close to the Earth on Feb. 15, but as Alex DeMetrick reports, the asteroid will not come close...
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Landsat 8 Captures Dramatic Details Of Earth
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It was a successful launch into space but the mission is all about Earth. Alex DeMetrick reports Landsat 8 is the latest component of a science mission stretching back more than 40...
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Local Expert Weighs In On Huge Meteor That Exploded Over Russia
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Widespread injuries are reported in Siberia after a rock from outer space blows up in the morning sky. Mike Schuh turned to local experts to try to make sense out of the amazing...
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Federal Hill Neighborhood Unearths Plan To Go Green
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—A plan to bring more trees to one Baltimore City neighborhood is taking root. Mary Bubala has more on the pledge and plan to plant dozens in Federal Hill. Monday marked a ceremonial...
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NASA Testing New Global Precipitation Measurement Equipment In Md.
GREENBELT, Md. (WJZ)—We are in an era where climate change and our carbon footprint are under the microscope. Scientists are constantly trying to learn more about these issues. Kai Jackson reports a...
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Maryland Science Center Holds Earth Day Event
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Maryland Science Center is planning an Earth Day event. Earth Day is held annually to celebrate the planet and garner environmental awareness. Organizers say that attendees can...
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Celebrating Earth Day From The Sky
GREENBELT, Md. (WJZ) – Monday is Earth Day but, as Alex DeMetrick reports, at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, the Earth is the focus every day. When the deputy director of NASA asks a question, you...
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Mars Rover Curiosity Celebrates Its 1st Year On The Red Planet
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One year ago this week, NASA’s rover “Curiosity” landed on Mars. Its discoveries are already changing science books. Alex DeMetrick reports still more discoveries lie ahead. Animators...
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Hotter, Drier Conditions Fueling Wildfires From Alaska To New Mexico
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (WJZ) — Scorched earth. That’s what new images from NASA satellites are showing across the world. Hotter, drier conditions are fueling more wildfires. Mary Bubala reports scientists...
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Kepler Spacecraft Finds Plethora Of Earth-Sized Planets That Could Support Life
BALTIMORE (WJZ)–The idea that life exists outside of Earth gets a big boost. Mike Schuh reports a NASA spacecraft is telling scientists that the possibility is stronger than ever. The Kepler spacecraft...
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Revising The Math: Chances Of Asteroid Hitting Earth Greater Than Once Thought
GREENBELT, Md. (WJZ) — It appears Earth has dodged more bullets than expected. Last February’s meteor blast over Siberia sent NASA scientists back to their computers. Alex DeMetrick has more on the...
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Celebrity Philanthropists For The Earth
When you talk to people who are not as involved in conservation or environmental issues, they can often make you feel like an outcast – as if it is wrong or abnormal to care about the earth. There are...
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NASA: Spring Temperatures Have Sprung Early
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The calendar may say spring starts Thursday, but science says it’s starting earlier than it used to. That might be hard to believe after the winter we’ve been through. But Alex...
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Baltimore Astronaut May Be The Most Popular Man Off The Planet
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—Baltimore astronaut Reid Wiseman arrived at the International Space Station less than two weeks ago, but he’s already the most popular guy on-board– at least on Twitter, where he has...
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Breathing Easier? Satellites Show The Air Down Here On Earth Is Cleaner Than...
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s not just space NASA focuses on. A fleet of satellites also studies the Earth. Alex DeMetrick reports that vantage point is showing that most of us are breathing cleaner air....
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Biggest And Brightest Supermoon Of The Year To Appear Sunday
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If the clouds cooperate Sunday evening, a massive full moon will rise over Maryland. Alex DeMetrick reports it is the second of three supermoons to appear this year, and it will be...
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Md. Astronaut Reid Wiseman Back On Earth
COCKEYSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — After nearly six months aboard the International Space Station, Baltimore County’s own Reid Wiseman is back on Earth. A veteran cosmonaut, a German vulcanologist and a Navy...
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Baltimore Astronaut Reid Wiseman Returns To Earth After 6 Months In Orbit
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Reid Wiseman returns to earth! The Baltimore County native is back on solid ground after an amazing journey on the International Space Station. Touchdown was at 11 p.m. Sunday, and it...
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Spacecraft To Give Earth First Close-Up Look Of Pluto
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Closing in on the really far out. If everything goes right, a spacecraft built and controlled in Maryland will come out of hibernation Saturday night. Alex DeMetrick reports it will...
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Solar Flare Will Probably Trigger Northern Lights
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — For the first time in a week, a massive solar flare has sent high speed particles on a collision course with Earth. Alex DeMetrick reports that will likely trigger Northern lights...
View ArticleEarth Has Near Miss With Asteroid Spotted Just Hours Earlier
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– An asteroid came alarmingly close to striking the Earth on April 15, just hours after the large space rock was spotted flying through the solar system. According to EarthSky.org, the...
View Article‘Lost’ Asteroid To Pass Close To Earth Today
LONDON (CBS Local) – An asteroid that was lost by tracking satellites eight years ago has been spotted again as it prepares to make an unnervingly close pass by the Earth on May 15. While the giant...
View ArticleSmall Asteroid Hits Earth Hours After Being Spotted By Astronomers
AFRICA (CBS Local) – A small asteroid slammed into Earth’s atmosphere on June 2 just a few hours after it was discovered racing toward the planet, according to NASA. The cosmic boulder, named asteroid...
View Article‘Quadrillion Tons Of Diamond’ May Be Hiding Under The Earth’s Surface
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (CBS Local) – According to a new study, there may be a massive treasure hiding beneath the Earth’s surface: a “quadrillion tons” of treasure. Researchers from the Massachusetts...
View ArticleHumans Have Already Depleted Earth’s Resources For The Year
OAKLAND, Calif. (WJZ) – A non-profit research group has some bad news for the rest of 2018. According to their calculations, humans have already used up all of the Earth’s renewable resources for the...
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New Sky Survey Reveals Hundreds Of Thousands Of Galaxies
(CNN) — The radio signals of almost 300,000 sources have finally reached Earth, and most of them are previously unknown galaxies from the distant universe. More than 200 astronomers in 18 countries...
View ArticleThe Earth Has Shifted; The Zodiac Signs Have Changed
BALTIMORE (WJZ)–Asking “What’s your sign?” just got a lot more complicated. You may be shocked to learn that you’re probably reading the wrong horoscope. Mary Bubala reports that it all has to do with...
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A Giant Asteroid Flew By Earth Wednesday, Close Enough To See By Telescope
(CNN) — An asteroid estimated to be 1.2 miles wide flew by Earth early Wednesday morning, close enough to see on a telescope. The asteroid is called 52768 (1998 OR2), and it was first spotted in 1998....
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Astronomers Find The Closest Black Hole To Earth, 1,000 Light-Years Away
(CNN) — A black hole has been discovered 1,000 light-years from Earth, making it the closest black hole to our solar system ever found. Although the black hole itself is invisible, it has two bright...
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A Massive Asteroid Shower Hit Earth And The Moon 800 Million Years Ago, Study...
(CNN) — Over the course of Earth’s ancient history, our planet has been blitzed with a variety of foreign objects, some of which may have triggered major events shaping this place we now call home. One...
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