Look for the slim crescent Moons near Jupiter and Mercury
Jan 22, 2020
Tasked with choosing between nebulae, planets and crisp shots of the Moon, the judges picked this engaging winner for the magical moment it represents.
Dec 13, 2019
A bonus from Alan Dyer’s “Top 10 Celestial Events of 2020.” Comet PanSTARRS C/2017 T2 will be visible through binoculars in late May and early June.
Jan 01, 2020
Features
Between Earth & Sky
Three winter destinations that offer a fresh perspective on the night sky.
Dec 30, 2019
Editor’s Report: Eyes on the Future
Where astronomy goes, SkyNews will be there. Guest editor Chris Gainor shares his vision of our future
Jan 01, 2020
The RASC Observer’s Handbook—Then & Now
RASC’s authoritative guide to annual astronomical events—here’s where it all began.
Jan 02, 2020
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The Latest
M20 by Tim Trentadue
Taking his “best image of M20 to date,” Tim Trentadue is the week’s winner with the Trifid Nebula.
Jan 22, 2020
This Week’s Sky: January 13 to 19
The waning gibbous Moon near Regulus, the last Quarter Moon, Algol reaches minimum brightness and the waning crescent Moon appears near Mars
Jan 13, 2020
Sky News This Week: January 14, 2020
Howell’s Hits: A star collision, a dark matter discovery, and an astronaut graduation ceremony
Jan 13, 2020
This Week’s Sky: January 6 to 13
The penumbral lunar eclipse, Uranus stands still and the waxing and waning gibbous moon
Jan 07, 2020
January/February 2020 Issue
Here’s what you’ll find in this issue of SkyNews.
Jan 01, 2020
Andromeda Galaxy by Marc-Etienne Rousseau
Beginner’s determination delivered top honours for this Andromeda Galaxy
Dec 27, 2019
Explore the current issue
- 01. On the Cover: Year of the Planets
- 02. Rocket Man
- 03. The Moon Occults Mars
- 04. Treasures of the Night
- 05. In Search of Solar Siblings
Observing
Roughing It in the Bush With Gassendi
This week’s transit of Mercury takes me back to May 9, 2016, my first time seeing the event.
Nov 10, 2019
Enjoy the Geminids
Don’t let chilly weather keep you from watching one of the year’s best meteor showers.
Dec 12, 2017
Eclipse 2017: How to View the Total Eclipse
Practical advice about what to look for when the Moon covers the Sun on August 21.
Aug 16, 2017
Eclipse 2017: Enjoying the Partial Eclipse
Even if you can’t travel to the centre line, there’s still something to see.
Aug 09, 2017
About the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) began as the Toronto Astronomical Club on December 1, 1868. The eight men who gathered to share their interests were not professional astronomers, just working-class citizens with a passion for astronomy.
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