Category: Astronomy
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A few more days of clear skies – Check out the Lyrids Meteor Shower!
There is a possibility of rain creeping into the forecast for next week so while we still have the gorgeous weather (it’s still 16ºC as I type this at 9PM!) and clear skies it’s a perfect time to check a meteor shower! Head over to the TimeandDate.com website and you can see a great little…
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First Day of Spring! Sun continues to Friday. Sea Ice disappearing in Bering Sea – And a huge Meteorite explodes.
The moon was super bright in the sky this morning! The equinox occurs today at 2:58PM. Hello Spring! We have broken or come near to breaking records for all the warmth in the past 3 days. The sun will continue Wednesday and Thursday but we should not reach over 20°C as have the past two…
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11 degrees on Sunday! Hour forward Saturday night. Rain/snow possible Monday.
A short post today. There is a little skiff of snow on the road here in Parksville as I ride on the bus. Skies were a little clearer in Port Alberni and no hint of white stuff. Skies should clear a little more across the Island today and we should end up with a very…
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Last Total Lunar Eclipse before 2021 is tonight! Will the clouds clear!?
Tonight is the full moon. It is the first full moon of 2019. And it will feature a full lunar eclipse! Here is the visibility and the times (from earthsky). The Eclipse is very widely visbile. All of the Americas will see it. Times below are Pacific time. Partial umbral eclipse begins: 7:34 p.m.Total lunar…
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A few more cold days. Then analyzing the chance of snow on Friday night.
We are into day 2 of our first cold snap of the winter. Watch for frost and black ice. Also, if you have a clear view of the horizon (ie. not encumbered by Mt. Arrowsmith or fog) check out the moon before the sun rises! And if you can’t, then do the next best thing…