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
A southern solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse will be passing over parts of South America on December 14.
Dec 03, 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
How do I see the zodiacal light?
How to see the zodiacal light, the leftovers of our cosmic neighbourhood’s formation some 4.5 billion years ago.
Sep 14, 2020
Getting ready for the Perseid Meteor Shower
Here are some observation and photographing tips for the Perseids, which peak August 12-13, 2020.
Aug 04, 2020
Comet NEOWISE dims to binocular object
Comet NEOWISE is headed on its way out of our Solar System, fading from our skies.
Jul 28, 2020
Comet NEOWISE climbs higher in evening sky
Comet NEOWISE’s trajectory will bring it closest to the Earth July 22.
Jul 20, 2020
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
Fraught frontier
Satellite constellations are crowding the skies, causing conflict between astronomers, governments and businesses.
Jul 08, 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
