This Week’s Sky: January 30-February 6
The long-period comet designated C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is predicted to become bright enough to be seen by Northern Hemisphere skywatchers on February 1.
Jan 26, 2023
The Sky Today
Where’s Mars tonight? Is going to be a Venus a morning star tomorrow? How about Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury — and where’s the Moon? When’s the next meteor shower?
Every week, SkyNews publishes a list of key events in the Canadian sky in This Week’s Sky. This series gives you all the latest news in Solar System movements, including where the planets are in our sky and Moon phases. From eclipses and meteor showers, This Week’s Sky keeps you updated on the best in upcoming astronomical highlights.
This Week’s Sky: January 23-29
The Moon takes centre stage this week — joining the Venus-Saturn conjunction, passing Neptune and Vesta, sharing a view with Jupiter and Juno, and shining close to Uranus.
Jan 19, 2023
This Week’s Sky: January 16-22
Every week, SkyNews publishes a list of key events in the Canadian sky in This Week’s Sky.
Jan 12, 2023
This Week’s Sky: January 9-15
Keep an eye out for a collection of about 100 young, massive hot B- and A-class stars around bright star Mirfak on January 10.
Jan 05, 2023
This Week’s Sky: January 2-8
On January 4, 2023, the Earth will reach perihelion, its minimum distance from the Sun for the year.
Dec 29, 2022
This Week’s Sky: December 26-January 1
On the evening of Dec. 27, 2022, observers at mid-northern latitudes with unobstructed views to the southwest can observe the waxing crescent Moon and all of the planets.
Dec 22, 2022
This Week’s Sky: December 19-25
Don’t miss the northern winter solstice, the peak moment of the Ursids meteor shower, and the spectacular flashes of colour from Sirius as it twinkles in the night sky on December 25, 2022.
Dec 15, 2022
This Week’s Sky: December 12-18
The Geminids meteor shower reaches its peak, Mirfak will sparkle in binoculars, and the Hyades will reach its highest point this month.
Dec 08, 2022
This Week’s Sky: December 5-11
The full Oak Moon occults Mars during the second week of December, while Algol’s visual brightness dims and re-brightens.
Dec 01, 2022
