Source: Josh K. Elliot, Global News, September 10, 2019 The closest full moon to the autumnal equinox — typically known as a “harvest moon” — is slated to rise on or shortly after Friday the 13th, depending on the time zone, in a rare moment on the lunar calendar in the northern hemisphere. The moon should appear full… Continue reading Full harvest moon to rise on Friday the 13th in rare lunar event
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Dashcam video captures large fireball soaring through sky in Alberta
Source: CTV News, January 18, 2018 A mysterious, large fireball soaring through the sky sent Albertans in northern parts of the province hurrying to social media to share images and videos of the rare event. At around 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday evening, CTV Edmonton started receiving calls and tweets from viewers located north of Fort… Continue reading Dashcam video captures large fireball soaring through sky in Alberta
Supermoon and hunter's moon combine for 'spectacular' view this weekend
By Sheena Goodyear, CBC News, October 15, 2016 ‘If you have a telescope collecting dust in a closet, this is a perfect time to take it out,’ expert says Don’t forget to look up this weekend. Two lunar events, a supermoon and a hunter’s moon, will occur simultaneously Oct. 15 and 16, making for a… Continue reading Supermoon and hunter's moon combine for 'spectacular' view this weekend
A bird? A plane? Edwin's home run? Nope. A meteor flew over Toronto Tuesday night
By Andrea Janus, CBC News, October 5, 2016 American Meteor Society received nearly 280 reports of a fireball A meteor flew over the city Tuesday night around the same time the Blue Jays punched their ticket to a playoff showdown with the Texas Rangers, leaving many fans wondering if it was Edwin Encarnacion’s home-run shot streaking across… Continue reading A bird? A plane? Edwin's home run? Nope. A meteor flew over Toronto Tuesday night
Full Moon on Friday: Just Harvest Moon or Supermoon?
The full moon tomorrow—on September 16, 2016, is sparking some debate in the astronomical community. It will be the Northern Hemisphere’s harvest moon, being the closest full moon to the autumnal equinox. And, as seen from the Eastern Hemisphere, it will undergo a faint penumberal eclipse. Astronomers are on agreement on these two points. However,… Continue reading Full Moon on Friday: Just Harvest Moon or Supermoon?
Mars, Saturn and Antares
Tonight is the Last Night They Will Form a Sort of Bent Line Throughout this year, our southern skies have been treated to a stunning display of Mars, Saturn, and the star Antares. It was May when they finally crept into out evening skies, rising above the southeastern horizon and swinging across the ecliptic as… Continue reading Mars, Saturn and Antares
Perseid meteor shower lights up Saskatchewan skies
By CBC News, August 12, 2016 Shower was expected to be intense with up to 100 plus meteors an hour The skies in Saskatchewan dazzled Thursday night and Friday morning as the Perseid meteor shower reached its peak overnight. Photographers and sky gazers in the province looked up to try to capture some of its beauty.… Continue reading Perseid meteor shower lights up Saskatchewan skies
How to Shoot Amazing Night Time Photography
By John Aldred, DIYPhotography.net, August 22, 2016 With the impending Perseid meteor shower peak over the next couple of days, night time photography has suddenly become popular. But when you’re expecting one of the best meteor shower views in years, what else can you expect? In this video from TIME, photographer Stuart Palley shares tips… Continue reading How to Shoot Amazing Night Time Photography
Coathanger Cluster
The Coathanger Cluster is a very rewarding target for anyone with a pair of binoculars. While you’re out observing meteors in this month (because you are, right?), you might be interested in taking along a telescope or binoculars and locating some new dim objects. The Coathanger Cluster is a very rewarding target for anyone with… Continue reading Coathanger Cluster
Meteor Frenzy!
Attention all meteor lovers!!! If you’ve been aching to see some good meteors, the next few weeks are going to give you the chance you’ve been waiting for! The Delta Aquarid shower will reach its predicted peak around July 28 and 29. And, in early to mid-August, the awesome Perseids will be taking their turn,… Continue reading Meteor Frenzy!