News Items tag as: Thompson Okanagan astronomy

Once-in-a lifetime star explosion to appear in skies over Kamloops, Okanagan
August 18, 2024 - 12:30 PM

Sky watchers in the Thompson-Okanagan could see a rare space phenomenon some time soon, a solar event that occurs roughly every 80 years.
iN VIDEO: Kamloops photographer captures timelapse video of meteor shower, stars and milky way
July 30, 2024 - 6:00 AM

A photographer in Cherry Creek near Kamloops captured a time lapse video of the Delta Aquariids meteor shower showing several brightly lit meteors streaking through a clear, starry sky.
LOOK UP: Best meteor show of the year underway in Kamloops, Okanagan
July 23, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Residents in the the Okanagan and Kamloops looking for a cool, family-friendly summer activity might want to add sky watching to the list.
Perfect weather forecast for viewing Buck moon in Okanagan, Kamloops
July 20, 2024 - 6:00 AM

The conditions should be just right this weekend in the Okanagan and Kamloops to view July's full moon.
Perfect conditions for Strawberry full moon viewing in Kamloops, Okanagan
June 18, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Overnight skies are expected to be crystal clear in Kamloops and the Okanagan for viewing June’s Strawberry full moon.
May's 'Flower' moon approaches peak illumination in Kamloops, Okanagan
May 22, 2024 - 6:00 AM

The May moon is waxing to full this week and sky watchers in the Thompson-Okanagan region should have a few windows of opportunity to see it clearly.
Rare chance for a northern lights show in Kamloops, Okanagan this weekend
May 10, 2024 - 6:00 PM

There's a strong chance the northern lights will appear in the sky over Kamloops and the Okanagan tonight, May 10, and as an added bonus very few clouds are in the forecast.
LOOK UP: Eta Aquarids meteor shower building to peak in Kamloops, Okanagan
April 30, 2024 - 7:00 AM

The annual Eta Aquarids meteor shower has been amping up since the middle of April and will reach its peak later this week.
iN PHOTOS: Perfect conditions for Pink Moon photos in Kamloops, Okanagan
April 25, 2024 - 6:00 AM

The full Pink Moon was hanging big and bright in the sky over Kamloops and the Okanagan this week.
April's full Pink Moon to light up sky in Kamloops, Okanagan
April 22, 2024 - 6:00 AM

Sky watchers in Kamloops and the Okanagan can look forward to a full Pink Moon this month, but don’t be surprised if it isn’t pink.
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Popular spots to enjoy ramen in Okanagan, Kamloops
Fall is here and the weather is turning colder so many are turning to comfort foods in the Okanagan and Kamloops. A warm, hearty soup is a definite go-to during the chilly seasons and one particular style, ramen, is becoming more and more p

Study says city policies drastically increase housing costs in Kamloops, Okanagan
A research paper explored how municipal government policies increase the cost of housing in B.C., and it showed that 40 per cent of a home’s cost in Kamloops and the Okanagan was due to the “zoning effect”. While at Simon

Kelowna trailer park residents face 'demoviction' from their affordable homes
Walking into Central Mobile Home Park in Kelowna you see well kept yards, towering evergreen trees, people walking their dogs and chatting with neighbours. The community of mostly seniors is slated to razed to make space for redevelopment but the

News Items tag as: Thompson Okanagan astronomy

Once-in-a lifetime star explosion to appear in skies over Kamloops, Okanagan

iN VIDEO: Kamloops photographer captures timelapse video of meteor shower, stars and milky way

LOOK UP: Best meteor show of the year underway in Kamloops, Okanagan

Perfect weather forecast for viewing Buck moon in Okanagan, Kamloops

Perfect conditions for Strawberry full moon viewing in Kamloops, Okanagan

May's 'Flower' moon approaches peak illumination in Kamloops, Okanagan

Rare chance for a northern lights show in Kamloops, Okanagan this weekend

LOOK UP: Eta Aquarids meteor shower building to peak in Kamloops, Okanagan

iN PHOTOS: Perfect conditions for Pink Moon photos in Kamloops, Okanagan

April's full Pink Moon to light up sky in Kamloops, Okanagan

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