Solar eclipse 2024: Southeast Wisconsin peak times, path

Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the U.S. to Canada eagerly awaited Monday's celestial sensation — a total eclipse of the sun — even as forecasters called for clouds.

3 rockets launch during eclipse in Virginia

It's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's a rocket blasting off during a super-rare solar eclipse. 

Eclipse phases: What are Baily's Beads, Diamond Ring?

The final moments before totality include displays of light known as Baily's Beads and the Diamond Ring.

Can you take a selfie with the solar eclipse?

Snapping a selfie during the total solar eclipse can be dangerous. Here's how to do it safely.

Safety tips for driving during the eclipse

Drivers traveling during the eclipse may not only be managing traffic on the road, but effective ways to stay safe. Here’s what you need to know.

Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud

Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.

Why the moon may be getting its own time zone, sort of

Why is time so important on the moon? NASA is aiming to send astronauts around the moon in September 2025 and land people there a year later.

Interactive brain education at BrainExpo 2024
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Leonardo Fernandino from the Medical College of Wisconsin joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the BrainExpo 2024, and also showcased an interactive display.

BrainExpo 2024 at the Medical College of WI
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Leonardo Fernandino from the Medical College of Wisconsin joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about BrainExpo 2024.

Eclipse 2024: How to safely take video, photos

Looking directly at the sun, even for a few seconds, without proper eyewear can cause serious damage, even if it’s through a camera lens. Here’s how to safely snag the perfect photo.

Six ways to safely watch the eclipse

Eclipse safety is essential. It is very unsafe to look directly at an eclipse. Luckily, there are several ways to watch the progression of the eclipse before and after totality.

Solar eclipse, UW-Milwaukee viewing party planned

The UW-Milwaukee Manfred Olson Planetarium has organized two events for the solar eclipse, which will take place on Monday, April 8.