Powell Observatory

Stargazers in the Kansas City area have a chance to catch one of the solar system’s most recognizable planets this weekend.

The Kansas City region has a growing community of night-time enthusiasts, whose efforts to protect the vanishing darkness from light pollution are bringing attention to a wide variety of natural wonders worth staying up for.

A solar eclipse will pass over the U.S. today, and southeast Missouri is in the path of totality. We'll hear how you can watch the eclipse safely and how much of the sun will be covered in the Kansas City area.