What are the Eta Aquariids?
Learn about where the meteor shower comes from, where it is located in the sky and how best to observe the annual April-May event.
May 08, 2020
Observing
Venus meets the Pleiades
Earlier this month, RASC members across Canada looked up and watched Venus as it crossed the Pleiades over the course of a few nights.
Apr 16, 2020
Exoplanet and star take on Cree names
An exoplanet and its home star now bear Cree names on international maps after a Canada-wide contest saw the labels rise to the top.
Mar 10, 2020
What’s in “This Week’s Sky?”
From lunar eclipses to planetary conjunctions, This Week’s Sky keeps you updated on upcoming astronomical highlights.
Mar 03, 2020
Love Is in the Night Sky
Valentine’s Day. The perfect time for a candlelit dinner, a box of chocolates — or perhaps, if the skies are clear, a wee bit of stargazing.
Feb 14, 2020
Aurora Watch
Will you see the Northern Lights tonight?
Jan 28, 2020
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
