Night Sky

• ‘Celestial smiley face’: Saturn, Venus and moon set to align in space emoji

  Start your Friday morning with a smile from the cosmos.

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  Apr 24, 2025
  
• Manitoba provincial park gets dark-sky designation from astronomical society

  Spruce Woods Provincial Park was designated as Manitoba's first 'dark-sky preserve,' parks minister Jeff Wharton said Wednesday.

  Science

  Aug 31, 2022
  
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• Calgary astronomers hope Dark Sky event reduces light pollution

  Scientists and students are urging Albertans to reduce their use of lights at night in order to reduce light pollution.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2022
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• U of R research shows satellites will have ‘devastating’ effect on light pollution in coming years

  Research shows that Canadian cities including Regina, Calgary and Winnipeg will see the largest impact from an overabundance of communications satellites in the night sky.

  Science

  Sep 14, 2021
• Aurora watch: Saskatchewan skies see uptick in northern lights displays

  Northern lights sightings in Saskatchewan are on the rise as activity on the sun's surface picks up.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2021
• 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
• IN PHOTOS: After months of little activity, northern lights dance across Western Canadian skies

  It's been several months since a good northern lights display has been visible as far south as Brooks, Alta.

  Environment

  Mar 28, 2019
• This weekend is lit: a chance to catch the aurora borealis

  Alberta may get a dazzling light show this weekend.

  Science

  Mar 23, 2019
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• Winnipeg musician’s album release show inclusive and accessible

  Singer-songwriter and violinist Raine Hamilton has always loved music and she has taken steps to ensure her passion can be shared with everyone.

  Entertainment

  Mar 20, 2018
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• Perseid meteor shower to put on dazzling show over Vancouver Thursday night

  NASA says the shower will be one of the best potential meteor viewing opportunities this year, with an onslaught of amazingly fast and bright meteors being most noticeable on Aug. 11 and 12.

  Weather

  Aug 10, 2016