Comet
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NASA unveils close-up pictures of a comet that entered our solar systemDiscovered over the summer, the comet 3I/Atlas is only the third confirmed object to visit our corner of the cosmos from another star. It zipped harmlessly past Mars last month.ScienceNov 19
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UFOs, meteors and more: lots to see in Manitoba skiesWhile UFOs have been making headlines, there's still a lot of mystery around the topic — which might be part of the appeal.ScienceAug 8, 2023
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Western University invites public to catch a glimpse of rare green cometThose eager to catch an early glimpse are invited to a public night at Western’s Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory on Saturday, Jan. 28.ScienceJan 27, 2023
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A rare green comet not seen in 50,000 years is coming. Here’s how Canadians can see itA rare comet with a greenish tint discovered last year is expected to make its way past Earth over the next few weeks, but Canadians will need binoculars to see it.CanadaJan 21, 2023
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Bright fireball streaks across Edmonton sky Monday nightJust after 10 p.m. MST Monday, some Edmontonians reported seeing a possible meteor shoot across the night sky.CanadaOct 11, 2022
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How to watch the 2020 Leonid meteor shower at its peakThe Leonids have produced some of the most spectacular meteor storms in history.TrendingNov 16, 2020
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Meteor shower alert: How to watch the 2020 Perseids at their peakGet your wishes ready, because the Perseids offer the best chance to see a shooting star in 2020.TrendingAug 11, 2020
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Okanagan stargazers delighted by Comet NEOWISE: ‘It’s a very rare opportunity’Experts predict that we will be able to see the comet for another week as it travels away from the sun.Jul 21, 2020
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NEOWISE comet a rare sight to see for CalgariansThe director at the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory just outside of Calgary says Calgarians shouldn't waste the chance to see the comet NEOWISE.ScienceJul 16, 2020
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Albertan skywatchers share photos of Comet NEOWISE as it soars past EarthThe comet is currently most visible just before dawn in the Northern Hemisphere. However, as July continues, NASA says it will become more visible as an evening objectCanadaJul 12, 2020
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