Planets at a glance: April 2021
While Jupiter draws farther away from Saturn, the Moon will pass the two April 6-7. Speedy Mercury will also pass by bright Venus on April 25.
Apr 01, 2021
On the Horizon
March 2021: Planets at a glance
This month, the old crescent Moon passes south of the pre-dawn planets from March 9-11, and Mars moseys between the Hyades and Pleiades.
Mar 01, 2021
February 2021: Planets at a glance
While some planets spend time basking in sunlight, look for Mars’ visit with the Moon February 18.
Jan 29, 2021
January 2021: Planets at a glance
This month, Uranus completes its retrograde loop and resumes its eastward motion in the skies, and Mercury returns to view. Here’s more on the planetary events this month.
Jan 11, 2021
Seeing tonight’s Jupiter-Saturn conjunction
Weather report for December 21 got you down? See through the clouds — or at least commiserate — with RASC and Explore Scientific!
Dec 21, 2020
New Moon allows Geminids to shine
The Geminids promise to give a great show this year as the prolific meteor shower peaks during a new Moon.
Dec 03, 2020
Canada’s night sky May/June 2020
While in isolation, make the most of the night sky. Here’s the SkyNews centre spread star chart for May/June 2020.
Apr 27, 2020
Opening up old editions
As people around the world isolate themselves to keep COVID-19 at bay, SkyNews is looking through the archives to help keep your mind occupied.
Mar 19, 2020
Lunar X marks the spot
If skies are clear, point your lenses to the Moon this Sunday, March 1 around 6:52 EST — the Lunar X should be visible.
Feb 24, 2020
