Source: The Canadian Press, December 14, 2017 THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Police in northern Ontario say a meteor may be responsible for a loud explosion that shook houses in a Thunder Bay neighbourhood earlier this week. Thunder Bay police say officers were dispatched to the area at about 11 p.m. Wednesday to investigate reports of… Continue reading Police suspect meteor landing made thunderous noise in Thunder Bay
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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
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
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!
Of Meteors and Transits
It’s going to be an event-filled week for sky-watchers! As another meteor shower peaks and astronomers gear up for a rare planetary transit, it’s time to unplug for a while and start lookin’ up! Read on to find out how to make the most of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, and the 2016 transit of… Continue reading Of Meteors and Transits
Start 2016 with Comet and Meteors!
What will be the first thing you’ll do in the morning of New Year’s Day? Make noble resolutions? Or just go to bed? I plan to go outside and watch Comet Catalina sail past the famous star Arcturus. You can, too, if you have a regular pair of binoculars and know where to look. When… Continue reading Start 2016 with Comet and Meteors!