The next few weeks will present our best opportunity to see the beautiful zodiacal light in our evening skies. Although observers near the equator can frequently see this light around the dawn and dusk hours, our best bet is to look for it after sunset, around the spring equinox. Appearing above the western horizon, this… Continue reading Zodiacal Light
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Moon Eclipse This Week
On the morning of March 23, 2016, providing the skies are clear, we’ll have a chance to see a subtle eclipse of the moon. Although it won’t be anything spectacular, observant people will be able to see a faint shadow brushing across the moon. It’ll be visible across North America, and here in Kindersley we’ll… Continue reading Moon Eclipse This Week
Watch the 3rd Closest Comet in History!
Source: Eddie Irizarry, EarthSky.org Two comets will soon pass safely, but both will have a record-breakingly close flybys, with one becoming the closest comet in 246 years. Watch the Flyby Online Here A pair of comets showing very similar orbits are approaching Earth, and, while both will pass at a safe distance, both will have… Continue reading Watch the 3rd Closest Comet in History!
Lunar Photography Tips
Photographing the moon can be exasperating. You’re feeling inspired by the stunning beauty of the full moon, and you want to capture it. You get out your camera, compose your shot, press the shutter, and—argh. All you have to show for it is a small white dot in the middle of a black background. So… Continue reading Lunar Photography Tips
Taurus and the Pleiades
Eyes glaring, hooves pounding, charging madly across the night sky, bull-fashion. That is a description of the constellation Taurus, the Bull—or at least, a description of what the ancient Greeks would have us believe about him. In reality, the constellation itself may not be so exhilarating. But, this month presents a great opportunity to find Taurus… Continue reading Taurus and the Pleiades
Arcturus and Spica
“Follow the arc to Arcturus, and then speed to Spica.” If you’ve ever heard a star-gazer muttering that under their breath, and wondered what kind of nonsense they were talking about—you’re not alone. But in this week’s article, you can find out the sense behind that phrase for yourself, and use it to identify one… Continue reading Arcturus and Spica