Source: Wallis Snowdon, cbc.ca, February 22, 2021 One observer who filed a report described the fireball as a bright flash of white “brighter than when a car turns its light to you in the dark.” A fireball buzzed over the Prairies on Monday, temporarily piercing the dark of the early morning sky with a flash… Continue reading Fireball Spotted Across the Prairie Sky
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A spectacular fall from space: Rocket meltdown over Prairie provinces confirmed by U.S. Strategic Command
Source: Alicia Bridges, CBC News, November 26, 2017 Fireball from Antares rocket body witnessed in Alberta and Saskatchewan on Friday The U.S. Strategic Command has confirmed a spectacular fireball witnessed in Saskatchewan and Alberta on Friday night was the Antares rocket body burning up as it re-entered Earth’s atmosphere. Witnesses were initially baffled by the streak… Continue reading A spectacular fall from space: Rocket meltdown over Prairie provinces confirmed by U.S. Strategic Command
Skydiver 'Surfs' Scary Summer Thunderstorm
By Alyssa Danigelis, Seeker.com, July 22, 2016 Pro skydiver Sean MacCormac dodges lightning bolts during a risky skysurfing adventure in Florida. Sean MacCormac chased the thunderstorm right through the clouds. Board strapped to his feet, the pro skydiver jumped into a classic summertime thunderstorm boiling over central Florida. Although it looked akin to a death… Continue reading Skydiver 'Surfs' Scary Summer Thunderstorm
ALIENS OVER KINDERSLEY?
By Kindersley Social, July 19, 2016 Strange objects were visible in the sky, east of Kindersley on Tuesday. Aliens? A failed government experiment based somewhere between here and Rosetown? More likely a storm cloud or another side effect of some crazy weather to pass through West central Saskatchewan recently. With some thunderstorms predicted at the… Continue reading ALIENS OVER KINDERSLEY?
Storm Safety
It’s that time of year again. It’s Storm season on the prairies. This week is shaping up to be a great week for storm development. The main tornadic threat will be on the East side of the province into Manitoba on Thursday and Friday. I suspect early this afternoon watches will start going up.… Continue reading Storm Safety
Hang Gliding
There is time life brings me an opportunity I just can’t pass up. This last week was one of those weeks that I ended up with an awesome and amazing opportunity. A group of hang gliders set up shop in Eatonia this week. This group was awesome. Not only were they friendly and welcoming, they… Continue reading Hang Gliding
Globetrotting astrophotographer says Sask. skies best in the world
In a lifetime stargazing around the world, Kanwar Singh says Saskatchewan skies are best Growing up in India, Kanwar Singh was fascinated by the promise of worlds unknown held by the study of astronomy. At age 13, he made a basic telescope through a process of “trial and error.” A year later, while Singh was living in Kuwait, his… Continue reading Globetrotting astrophotographer says Sask. skies best in the world
Aurora borealis could illuminate New Year's Eve sky across Canada
Solar storm could spawn swirling show of northern lights A recent strong solar storm is expected to give Canadians across the country a special New Year’s Eve northern lights show. The aurora’s swirling colours may light up night skies as far south as 50 degrees geomagnetic latitude, says the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This means that cities… Continue reading Aurora borealis could illuminate New Year's Eve sky across Canada