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Thompson-Okanagan night sky features rare conjunction of moon, Jupiter and Venus
The moon, Jupiter and Venus could be seen clustered together in the night sky for…
Sky watchers in Okanagan, Kamloops have second chance to see northern lights
After a spectacular display last night, another round of aurora borealis activity expected to flare…
iN PHOTOS: Rare planetary conjunction has Kamloops, Okanagan photographers busy
It has been a spectacular couple of weeks for nigh sky photographers and watchers in…
Weather near perfect to see tonight’s Worm Moon in Okanagan, Kamloops
The odds are in your favour if you want to check out tonight's Worm Moon…
iN PHOTOS: Crescent moon and starry sky captured over Kamloops, Okanagan
What is happening for sky watchers this month? Not a lot. The moon isn’t full…
Why Mars looks brighter in the night sky
Stargazers are in for a treat tonight. Mars will appear brighter and bigger in our…
Rare cosmic appearance in the early morning sky
You have a chance to witness another rare cosmic display tomorrow but you'll have to…
Meteor shower peaks this weekend over the Interior
The Orionid meteor shower will light up the night sky tonight, Oct. 20, and tomorrow…
This is the best place to go if you really want to see the Perseid meteor shower
KALEDEN – The Perseid meteor shower is going to light up the night sky next…
Supermoon of a lifetime shines over the Thompson-Okanagan this month
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – November sky watchers will set eyes on a moon that hasn't been seen…
Blue moon to look out over B.C. this week
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The term ‘once in a blue moon’ will take on a slightly different…
IN PHOTOS: Northern lights dazzle the Southern Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Warm nights and partly cloudy skies made for great northern lights watching this…
Meteor shower could light up the Southern Interior sky tonight
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With skies expected to be clear across the region tonight you may be…
Eclipse will create a moon shadow visible over B.C. this week
PENUMBRAL LUNAR ECLIPSE WILL DARKEN MOON THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – B.C. is one of the few North…
2015 TOP STORIES: Lunar eclipses, meteor showers and northern lights over the Southern Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Every year we are treated to a handful of meteor showers, full moons and a few showings of northern lights, but 2015 offered up several rare occurrences to delight night sky watchers. The year started with a meteor shower and Comet Lovejoy making an appearance and was quickly followed by regular auroras through the...
Meteor shower and full moon highlight Christmas week
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Christmas week will be one to remember this year, at least for sky watchers who enjoy the auroras, meteor showers and full moons. The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, will take place Monday, Dec. 21. The Shatford Centre in Penticton will host a viewing of the dramatic sunset beginning at...
Christmas wish list: Auroras, full moons and meteor showers
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The next two weeks could be everything you wished for if sky watching is at the top of your Christmas list. The northern lights seem to have been making a lot more appearances this year, and another storm is expected to hit Earth this week, as early as this evening. Unfortunately Environment Canada...
Leonid Meteor Shower could light up the Southern Interior sky this week
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If the clouds part and the rain stays away, we could be in for a great showing of the Leonid Meteor Shower early Wednesday morning. The moon, currently in the waning crescent phase, is not expected to interfere with viewing the storm, but cloudy skies and a chance of rain overnight could dampen...
Watch for Taurids fireballs, northern lights over the Southern Interior this week
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The Taurid meteor shower is one of the longer meteor showers, running from September through December every year, but this year it could be more active than usual with the possibility of fireballs tearing through the sky later this week. The Taurid meteor shower only produces about five to 10 meteors per hours...
Meteor shower peaks over the Southern Interior this week
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If clouds part enough tonight you may be able to get a glimpse of the Orionid meteor shower as it peaks early Thursday morning. The Orionid meteor shower, which is formed from the debris of Halley’s comet, is known for producing bright and quick meteors. This meteor shower runs throughout October and into...
Meteor shower over the Okanagan this week
OKANAGAN - Patient skywatchers will get a chance to view the Draconids meteor shower as it sets to peak this week. The Draconids is a minor meteor shower that runs from Oct. 6 to 10 and produces about 10 meteors per hour, though has been known to produce hundreds or even thousands of ‘shooting stars’...
Super moon, eclipse delights Okanagan sky watchers
OKANAGAN - Across most of the region the skies cleared in time to catch at least part of the rare super moon and lunar eclipse event Sunday evening, Sept. 27. A supermoon occurs when a full or new moon makes its closest approach to the Earth and appears slightly larger and brighter than normal. A...
Rare super moon lunar eclipse over the Okanagan this weekend
OKANAGAN - Not only will the last total lunar eclipse until January 2019 take place Sunday evening, it will also be a harvest, or super, moon, meaning it will appear to be a very large red moon for part of the evening. The moon will completely pass through the Earth’s shadow Sunday evening, Sept. 27,...
Premier meteor shower to light up the sky this week
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - One of the best meteor showers of the year is set to peak this week, sending up to 60 shooting stars through the sky every hour. The Perseids meteor shower is visible from July 17 to Aug. 24 every year and is set to peak overnight Wednesday, Aug. 12 this year. Environment Canada...