Looking Up: August’s Partial Solar Eclipse

Looking Up: August’s Partial Solar Eclipse

After a full day of enjoying nature and the great outdoors, it’s time to unwind after sunset. Taking advantage of the pristine dark skies of Northeastern Ontario, you set out the blanket or lawn chair and look up in amazement. While stargazing this month, you...
Looking Up: 4 Night Sky Features to Watch For This Summer

Looking Up: 4 Night Sky Features to Watch For This Summer

The starry sky is a thing of beauty to witness first hand. No matter what time of year, more than 2,000 individual stars can be seen in a moonless country sky. However, the dome of light pollution that plagues our cities and suburbs allow us to see only the brightest...