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Thompson Okanagan Astronomy
Look up to see the Pink Supermoon tonight
The first supermoon of the year is called the Pink Moon and it rises tonight.…
Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in Okanagan, Kamloops
The first meteor shower of 2021 is expected to put on a show in Kamloops…
March full moon full of controversy
This March 28 get outside and take in the full moon — it will look…
February full moon a sign of longer days to come
February is coming to an end with a full moon to light up the night…
Jupiter meets Venus for earth-viewers later this week
There’s a good chance sky watchers will be able to view an early morning astronomical…
First full moon of 2021 might be tough to see this week
The first full moon of 2021 and the second one of the winter season will…
South Okanagan skies cleared in time for photographer to capture rare celestial event
Debra Ceravolo has been scrutinizing the South Okanagan night skies this past week in anticipation…
Christmas Star, meteor shower coincide with arrival of winter solstice
Today marks the winter solstice, the time of year when the northern hemisphere experiences a…
Cross your fingers for clear skies to get rare view of ‘Christmas Star’ in Kamloops, Okanagan
It appears as though it might be touch and go as to whether a celestial…
Look closely in the sky this December to see something not seen in 800 years
This December, night sky-gazers are in for a treat as a celestial event that hasn’t…
Get a good view of the Geminid meteor shower
It’s billed as one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year and it…
Telescopes in short supply as interest in night sky viewing grows thanks to COVID-19
Kamloops and Okanagan residents are following a national trend that has seen a burgeoning increase…
Mars shines brightly in October as it makes closest pass to Earth in 15 years
The Earth’s neighbouring planet is this month as close as it will get to us…
Orionids meteor shower visible throughout October
The annual Orionid meteor shower begins making its nightly celestial appearance in Kamloops and Okanagan…
Watch for the rare blue moon appearing this Halloween
Halloween promises to be a little more special this year, and the reason has nothing…
Last full moon of summer is tonight’s Corn Moon
The third and final full moon of the summer will be rising in tonight’s sky.…
Meteor shower peaks tonight under a warm and mostly cloudless nighttime sky
It promises to be some perfect viewing weather tonight as the Delta Aquariid meteor shower…
There’s lots to see in this week’s Thompson and Okanagan night skies
This week’s night sky has comets, meteors and planets lining up for night sky viewing…
Have you ever seen a comet? Now’s your chance
There’s a celestial object catching the attention of stargazers looking into the early morning skies…
Final supermoon of the year on display this week
Fingers crossed for clear skies this week as it's the last chance to view a…
Check out the night sky mid-May for a celestial smiley face
Check out the night sky on the evening of May 16, and you might see…
Supermoon season starts with this week’s Snow Moon
This week’s upcoming full moon will be the fourth largest moon of the year and…
Overlooked meteor shower could be dazzling this week
A little known but potentially eye-catching meteor shower is expected to peak this week in…
Geminid meteor shower peaks with a full moon this week
The night sky this week offers a couple of events worth looking up for if…