Tagged: Astronomy

Meteor Shower, Comet In South Shore Sky

October 21st, 2025 | Astronomy

The “AstroGeek” Stephen LaFlamme speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the Orionids meteor shower and Comet Lemmon.  Astrogeek Discusses Perseid Meteor Showers Universe from the Backyard

Astrogeek Discusses Perseid Meteor Showers

August 13th, 2025 | Astronomy

The “Astrogeek” Steve La Flamme speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the Perseid Meteor Shower. Perseids Meteor Shower Astrogeek Discusses Lunar Eclipse

Astrogeek Discusses Lunar Eclipse

March 13th, 2025 | Astronomy

The “Astrogeek” Steve La Flamme speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the upcoming Lunar Eclipse that will be visible late Thursday night/early Friday morning.

WATD Listener Views Eclipse In Totality

April 9th, 2024 | Astronomy

During Monday’s full eclipse, the moon slipped right in front of the sun, entirely blocking it. The resulting twilight, with only the sun’s outer atmosphere or corona visible, was awe-inspiring for many of those in the “path of totality” Meghan Jendrysik drove from Somerville to Danville, Vt. to see the eclipse in that “path of […]

AstroGeek Discusses Passing Asteroid

February 2nd, 2024 | Astronomy

Stephen “AstroGeek” LaFlamme speaks with WATD’s Christine James about an asteroid that was supposed to pass by Earth on Monday morning.

Super Blue Moon Visible Wednesday Night

August 30th, 2023 | Astronomy

Stephen LaFlamme, the Astro Geek of Bridgewater, speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the Super Blue Moon that will be visible on the South Shore Wednesday night.

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