News Items tag as: Thompson Okanagan astronomy

Near perfect conditions for viewing July's full Buck Moon
July 08, 2025 - 6:00 AM

The full Buck moon will reach maximum illumination this week and skies over Kamloops and the Okanagan will be clear for viewing it.
Crystal clear night for full Strawberry Moon viewing in Kamloops, Okanagan
June 09, 2025 - 7:00 PM

The last full moon of spring is reaching peak illumination this week and overnight sky conditions in Kamloops and the Okanagan will be perfect for viewing it.
The full Flower moon is a micromoon in Kamloops, Okanagan
May 10, 2025 - 6:00 AM

May’s full moon is called a Flower Moon because of all the blooming flowers in spring, but observers may have to contend with clouds to see it fully illuminated next week.
Forecast looks good for Eta Aquarids meteor shower peak in Kamloops, Okanagan
May 03, 2025 - 4:00 AM

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower has been building since the middle of April and will reach its peak in mostly clear skies with very little interference by the moonlight in Kamloops and the Okanagan.
Watch moon turn red during total lunar eclipse in Okanagan, Kamloops
March 11, 2025 - 6:00 AM

Skywatchers might want to sacrifice some sleep later this week to watch a total lunar eclipse, a celestial event that only occurs every two or three years.
iN PHOTOS: Incredible night sky photos showcase Kamloops, Okanagan
March 03, 2025 - 6:00 AM

While the skies tend to be cloudy in the winter in Kamloops and the Okanagan, some recent overnight conditions have allowed for sky watchers to snap some stunning photographs.
Mercury joins rare planetary parade in must see for stargazers in Kamloops, Okanagan
February 28, 2025 - 6:00 PM

Another planet is joining a planet parade that began appearing a month ago in a rare celestial event that won’t happen again for another 15 years.
Love planet Venus reaches annual peak brightness on Valentines Day
February 14, 2025 - 4:00 PM

Known as the love planet, Venus is reaching its peak brightness for the year coincidentally on Valentines Day, and the overnight sky forecast for Kamloops and the Okanagan is cooperating for optimal viewing opportunities.
Planets on parade in night skies over Okanagan, Kamloops
January 28, 2025 - 5:00 PM

Six planets are forming a giant arc in night skies over Kamloops and the Okanagan in a rare astronomical event, but viewers will need clear skies and a pair of binoculars to spot all of them.
Near perfect conditions to view full Wolf moon in Kamloops, Okanagan
January 13, 2025 - 12:30 PM

The Wolf moon is reaching peak illumination and thanks to a string of clear overnight skies in Kamloops and the Okanagan, viewing and photography opportunities are perfect.
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News Items tag as: Thompson Okanagan astronomy

Near perfect conditions for viewing July's full Buck Moon

Crystal clear night for full Strawberry Moon viewing in Kamloops, Okanagan

The full Flower moon is a micromoon in Kamloops, Okanagan

Forecast looks good for Eta Aquarids meteor shower peak in Kamloops, Okanagan

Watch moon turn red during total lunar eclipse in Okanagan, Kamloops

iN PHOTOS: Incredible night sky photos showcase Kamloops, Okanagan

Mercury joins rare planetary parade in must see for stargazers in Kamloops, Okanagan

Love planet Venus reaches annual peak brightness on Valentines Day

Planets on parade in night skies over Okanagan, Kamloops

Near perfect conditions to view full Wolf moon in Kamloops, Okanagan

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