GARDNER — Edwin “Pepe” J. Wirtanen, 80, of Blanchard Street, longtime resident of Westminster, died in his sleep, Thursday morning, March 30, surrounded by his loving family. He was blessed with a ...

If you miss Comet 460/Wirtanen, thankfully tonight isn’t your only opportunity to see it. According to Comet Watch, the comet ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the bright green December visitor known as Comet ...

Get ready for an 'out of this world' sighting this December. According to Astronomy Ireland, a 'Christmas comet' is due to pass unusually close to Earth, right in time for the festive celebrations.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A comet is set to pass close to Earth this weekend, providing a treat for skywatchers — and for ...

Santa's sleigh isn't the only thing you'll want to try and catch a glimpse of in the sky this month: Comet 46P/Wirtanen, dubbed the "Christmas comet" by some, is also set to blaze across the December ...

Comet 46P/Wirtanen will streak to within seven million miles of Earth next weekend, giving astronomers a rare opportunity to use an array of ground- and space-based observatories to explore a comet’s ...

Timothy Carl Wirtanen, 22, of Duluth passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 in his home. He was born January 29, 1996 in Duluth to Peter and Cheryl (Thompson) Wirtanen. He grew up in Saginaw and ...

Some of the first settlers in the Northland came from Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Residents of the Iron Range are passing down their family traditions still today, and so much cultural heritage. The ...

If you have clear skies and are willing to brave the chilly temperatures, you might want to head to a dark site and look for a passing visitor on Sunday night. Comet 46P/Wirtanen, first discovered in ...