News Items tag as: Thompson Okanagan astronomy

Perseids meteor shower event in Lake Country park is full
August 11, 2021 - 2:00 PM

Due to COVID-19 restrictions imposed on the Central Okanagan, attendance at the Perseids meteor shower event in Kopje Regional Park in Lake Country is limited to 50 registered people and those spots have now been taken.
Ideal weather this week for peak of the Perseid meteor shower in Kamloops, Okanagan
August 10, 2021 - 7:00 AM

With clear skies being forecast for the entire week, it could make for ideal viewing of the Perseids meteor shower that will peak on Thursday.
Supermoon eclipse captured by South Okanagan photographer
May 26, 2021 - 10:12 AM

Did you see the lunar eclipse early this morning?
This month's supermoon comes with bonus total lunar eclipse
May 25, 2021 - 7:00 AM

There's more than just a full moon to watch for during the night of this month’s full moon on May 26.
Get up early to see this week's Eta Aquariid meteor shower in Kamloops, Okanagan
May 04, 2021 - 6:30 AM

A waning moon and clear skies should provide some reasonable viewing opportunities for this week’s Eta Aquariid meteor shower.
Look up to see the Pink Supermoon tonight
April 26, 2021 - 6:00 PM

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
April 13, 2021 - 6:30 AM

The first meteor shower of 2021 is expected to put on a show in Kamloops and the Okanagan beginning later this week.
March full moon full of controversy
March 27, 2021 - 9:00 PM

This March 28 get outside and take in the full moon — it will look about 16 per cent brighter than usual.
February full moon a sign of longer days to come
February 26, 2021 - 6:30 AM

February is coming to an end with a full moon to light up the night sky.
Jupiter meets Venus for earth-viewers later this week
February 09, 2021 - 6:30 AM

There’s a good chance sky watchers will be able to view an early morning astronomical event over Kamloops and the Okanagan later this week.
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News Items tag as: Thompson Okanagan astronomy

Perseids meteor shower event in Lake Country park is full

Ideal weather this week for peak of the Perseid meteor shower in Kamloops, Okanagan

Supermoon eclipse captured by South Okanagan photographer

This month's supermoon comes with bonus total lunar eclipse

Get up early to see this week's Eta Aquariid meteor shower in Kamloops, Okanagan

Look up to see the Pink Supermoon tonight

Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in Okanagan, Kamloops

March full moon full of controversy

February full moon a sign of longer days to come

Jupiter meets Venus for earth-viewers later this week

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