Manitoba Planetarium

• Manitoba to get partial view of solar eclipse Saturday morning

  Manitobans with an interest in astronomy are being encouraged to look up at the sky this weekend... but not without proper eye protection.

  Science

  Oct 12, 2023
  
• Northern lights shine in Manitoba skies Thursday night

  The northern lights could even be seen in the skies over Winnipeg, despite urban light pollution.

  Environment

  Mar 24, 2023
  
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• ‘Once or twice in a lifetime’ meteor sighting lights up Winnipeg skies

  According to the Manitoba Planetarium's Scott Young, what people across Winnipeg spotted early Friday was likely a bolide -- also known as a fireball -- a very, very bright meteor.

  Environment

  Nov 4, 2022
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• Odds of back-to-back Manitoba meteors ‘astronomical,’ says expert

  Manitoba -- as well as nearby areas -- had the extremely rare treat of seeing back-to-back meteors Tuesday and Wednesday.

  Science

  Mar 24, 2022
• February the perfect time for Manitobans to catch glimpse of Venus in the night sky: expert

  According to one expert, for the next week to 10 days, Manitobans may also have a shot at seeing a much more elusive planet — Mercury.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2020