Astronomy
The Great American Eclipse will take place August 21st, covering about 85% of the sun in the Reno area. The last American total eclipse was in 1979 but did not reach coast to coast.
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Some might say being able to look up at the stars and the moon is something to be thankful for. This Sunday and Monday we have even more reason to do so.
People in the Reno area got quite a show, Wednesday, when a fireball streaked across the night sky around 9:45. Many initially thought it was a comet or meteor.
Scientists at the Fleischmann Planetarium in Reno are staying busy testing rocks for meteorites. If you think you have a meteorite feel free to set up an appointment and get it tested.
The Fleischmann Planetarium in Reno has been around since the 1960s and has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years. But now the outlook is positive.