astronomy

Once-in-a lifetime star explosion to appear in skies over Kamloops, Okanagan
Sky watchers in the Thompson-Okanagan could see a rare space phenomenon some time soon, a…

LOOK UP: Eta Aquarids meteor shower building to peak in Kamloops, Okanagan
The annual Eta Aquarids meteor shower has been amping up since the middle of April…

Big year for aurora activity, just not in Kamloops, Okanagan yet
While more aurora borealis activity is predicted, Kamloops and the Okanagan haven’t seen much of…

Celebrate the winter solstice at Pen Henge in Penticton
The official start of winter tomorrow will be marked by the winter solstice, an event…

iN PHOTOS: Light pollution makes Okanagan stargazing more difficult but new tech is helping
The Okanagan has a reputation as a mecca for amateur astronomers, but the hobby has…

iN PHOTOS: Clear skies perfect for Strawberry Moon photography in Kamloops, Okanagan
Photographers took advantage of the bright full Moon over the weekend, snapped photos and shared…

iN PHOTOS: Moon and planets aligned in Thompson-Okanagan night sky
A crescent moon and two planets were lined up in a row in yesterday's night…

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…

iN PHOTOS: Brilliant harvest moon captured by Okanagan, Kamloops photographers
The cameras came out at night as photographers in the Okanagan and Kamloops captured incredible shots…
Get ready for biggest and brightest supermoon of the year
Night sky watchers have a rare treat coming this week. The full moon on Wednesday,…

One chance for sky gazers in Kamloops and the Okanagan to see Comet Leonard
A comet that spent eons travelling towards earth for this week’s flyby will continue getting…

Why NASA is keeping a close eye on asteroid coming into earth’s orbit
There's a lot to learn from an asteroid that will be entering earth’s orbit next…

Perfect viewing conditions in Okanagan, Kamloops for Draconids meteor shower
Draconids meteor shower peaks tonight and conditions in the Okanagan and Kamloops are ideal for…

STAR LIGHT: Rural South Okanagan residents prize and want to protect their dark skies
While the beauty of the Milky Way can be appreciated from most parts of the…

Perseids meteor shower event in Lake Country park is full
Due to COVID-19 restrictions imposed on the Central Okanagan, attendance at the Perseids meteor shower…