Rosemary Misdary appears in the following:
A moon mission and a 'sungrazer' comet: April's astronomy report
Sunday, April 05, 2026
April's astronomy report focuses on tracking a comet and following the Artemis II moon mission.
Gov. Hochul Wants Tech Companies to Pay For Data Center Power Costs
Friday, March 06, 2026
WNYC science reporter Rosemary Misdary talks about what Gov. Hochul says she plans to do to reign in the electricity costs of new data centers for consumers.
A total lunar eclipse and more: what to watch for in the heavens this March
Sunday, March 01, 2026
WNYC's Rosemary Misdary tells us how to watch the total lunar eclipse on the morning of March 3.
Your February guide to stargazing in NYC
Sunday, February 01, 2026
This month's astronomy report features a parade of planets and a plan to watch NASA's moon mission from the comfort of the great indoors.
Explaining New York Ballot Question #1
Monday, October 27, 2025
Reporter Rosemary Misdary explains the statewide ballot question about preservation in the Adirondacks and expanding a skiing facility.
Why July marks the height of summer stargazing
Sunday, June 29, 2025
What to watch for in the New York City night skies in July.
Your June guide to stargazing in NYC
Sunday, June 01, 2025
With warm summer nights on the way, it's the monthly astronomy report for June.
Coming to NYC skies this month: Manhattanhenge and more
Sunday, May 04, 2025
What to watch for in the night skies in New York City in May.
April astronomy: Andromeda, overlapping meteor showers and "earthshine"
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Stargazers have plenty to observe in the April skies.
Coming this March: a lunar eclipse and a (partial) solar eclipse
Saturday, March 01, 2025
When it comes to star-gazing, March marks the transition from winter to spring night skies. The spring equinox is on March 20th, when we will have equal amounts of daytime and night h...
Our guide to February stargazing
Sunday, February 02, 2025
Sunsets are extra special this month for stargazers. All of the planets in the solar system are on display at twilight. There's also a star that could go 'nova' at any moment. WNYC's ...
August delivers a spectacular meteor shower for New Yorkers
Sunday, August 04, 2024
Along with the hot weather, August promises a spectacular meteor shower for stargazers.
Effort to restore NY Harbor's oysters faces problem: They keep dying
Monday, July 15, 2024
There are myriad reasons why the oysters – which are raised in hatcheries, placed on artificial reefs and then dropped in the harbor – are dying off in such large numbers.
NYC astronomy in July: meteor showers and a star showstopper
Monday, July 08, 2024
Jackie Faherty, astrophysicist at the American Museum of Natural History, called the Summer Triangle the “premier thing in the sky in July.”
What would it take to make NYC's waterways safe for swimming?
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
While it’s not illegal to swim in the Hudson, the East River and other bodies of water around the city, advisories tend to keep people from diving in during beach season.
New York’s underwater forests are disappearing due to pollution, extreme weather
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Undulating meadows of seagrass beneath the Hudson River are key indicators of the waterway’s health — but the underwater fields have shrunk by more than 40% over the past two decades.
Why this a great time to stare at the sun - with all of the proper eye protection
Sunday, May 26, 2024
The sun is very "active" right now. And if you take the right precautions to protect your eyes, there's a lot to see.
Glass eels are endangered, but experts find hope in the Hudson River
Friday, May 03, 2024
There’s something wriggling in the Hudson River — and it’s a sign of rebirth for the waterway’s once vibrant ecosystem.
NYC gardeners push 'year of the milkweed' to save monarch butterflies from extinction
Thursday, May 02, 2024
The flitting fiery orange and black wings of the monarch butterfly, which once signaled the coming of spring, have become an increasingly rare sight in New York City.
Solar eclipse coming to NYC on April 8
Monday, March 11, 2024
New Yorkers need only look up — with eye protection — for a view of the biggest celestial event of the year: a solar eclipse.
