Comet NEOWISE takes evening shift
The long-awaited bright comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE will become visible after sunset this week, adding to its breathtaking morning shows.
Jul 12, 2020
How to find satellites
Sometimes, it’s quite alright to get a nice satellite in your shot. Here are some tips on how to find the human-made orbital objects.
Jul 09, 2020
How to avoid satellites
Ever accidentally caught satellites in your astrophoto? Space journalist Elizabeth Howell has some tips on how to avoid them.
Jul 09, 2020
Penumbral lunar eclipse: July 4-5, 2020
The Moon will have a subtle shadow on the evening of July 4-5, 2020, as a penumbral lunar eclipse passes, visible from most areas in Canada.
Jun 25, 2020
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
Exploring the Night Sky: Eta Aquariid meteor shower
While it’s a better meteor shower for Southern Hemisphere observers, the Eta Aquariids might reward Northern Hemisphere early risers with its fast-moving meteors as May begins.
Apr 27, 2020
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
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
