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July 13, 2019July 12, 2019 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance July 13 – 19

Sky at a Glance July 13 – 19

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2019 July 13 – 20 ~by Curt Nason With the Milky Way becoming prominent on summer

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July 6, 2019July 5, 2019 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance July 6 – 13

Sky at a Glance July 6 – 13

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2019 July 6 – 13 ~by Curt Nason Although Jupiter appears to be in the constellation

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June 29, 2019June 28, 2019 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance June 29 – July 6

Sky at a Glance June 29 – July 6

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2019 June 29 – July 6 ~by Curt Nason Five millennia ago, Persian and perhaps Egyptian

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June 22, 2019June 21, 2019 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance June 22 – 29

Sky at a Glance June 22 – 29

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2019 June 22 – 29 ~by Curt Nason After watching the sky for many decades it

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June 15, 2019June 14, 2019 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance June 15 – 22

Sky at a Glance June 15 – 22

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2019 June 15 – 22 ~by Curt Nason It has been said we live in a

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June 8, 2019June 7, 2019 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance June 8 – 15

Sky at a Glance June 8 – 15

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2019 June 8 – 15 ~by Curt Nason With turkey vultures becoming more prominent in the

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June 1, 2019May 31, 2019 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance June 1 – 8

Sky at a Glance June 1 – 8

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2019 June 1 – 8 ~by Curt Nason The basis for ranking stars by brightness dates

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May 25, 2019May 23, 2019 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance May 25 – June 1

Sky at a Glance May 25 – June 1

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2019 May 25 – June 1 ~by Curt Nason Asteroids, like comets, are solar system objects

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May 18, 2019May 17, 2019 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance May 18 – 25

Sky at a Glance May 18 – 25

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2019 May 18 – 25 ~by Curt Nason Amateur astronomers have a Messier Marathon around the

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May 11, 2019May 10, 2019 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance May 11 – 18

Sky at a Glance May 11 – 18

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2019 May 11 – 18 ~by Curt Nason The constellation Hercules is up in the east

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May 4, 2019May 3, 2019 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance May 4 – 11

Sky at a Glance May 4 – 11

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2019 May 4 – May 11 ~by Curt Nason May 6-12 is International Astronomy Week, and

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April 27, 2019April 26, 2019 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance April 27 – May 4

Sky at a Glance April 27 – May 4

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2019 April 27 – May 4 ~by Curt Nason A favourite galaxy among stargazers is M104;

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April 20, 2019April 19, 2019 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance April 20 – 27

Sky at a Glance April 20 – 27

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2019 April 20 – 27 ~by Curt Nason One third of the way from Arcturus to

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April 11, 2019 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance April 13 – 20

Sky at a Glance April 13 – 20

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2019 April 13 – 20 ~by Curt Nason As the Sun is setting this week, Spica

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April 6, 2019April 5, 2019 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance April 6 – 13

Sky at a Glance April 6 – 13

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2019 April 6 – 13 ~by Curt Nason The constellation Coma Berenices, or Berenice’s Hair, is

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Weekly Sky at a Glance

  • This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2026 May 2 – May 9
  • This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2026 April 25 – May 2
  • This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2026 April 18 – April 25
  • This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2026 April 11 – April 18

Useful Links

  • Time and Date
  • Heavens Above
    • Planetary Summary
    • Comet Summary
  • SkyNews.ca
  • Sky & Telescope
    • Weekly Sky at a Glance
  • EarthSky.org
  • SpaceWeather.com
  • NASA
  • NASA NightSky Planner
  • Hubble
  • Cleardarksky for Saint John
  • Metroblue (weather)
  • AccuWeather Astronomy
  • Space weather.com
  • John Walkers Sky Map
  • The Moon Right Now (USNO)
  • European Space Agency
  • Astronomy Picture of the Day
  • Stars Pronunciation Guide
  • Astronomy Tools
    • Cloud Forecast Saint John
  • Globe at Night
  • Solar Ham.net
  • RASC
    • RASC NB

Useful Apps

  • Stellarium
  • Redshift
  • SkySafari
  • SkyPortal
  • SkyView Free ~iOS
  • Sky Guide View Stars ~IOS
  • Sky Map ~Android
  • Polar Finder ~Android
  • Polar Scope Align ~IOS
  • PhotoPills

Library & Resources

  • SJAC Library
  • SignUp Sheet for Meetings
  • Newsletters
  • SJAC Downloads
  • Website & Outreach Stats
  • Resources
  • Social Media & Web Handouts

Astronomy by the Bay

  • Astronomy by the Bay
    • Learning the Night Sky
    • Star Hopping
    • Favourite Binocular Targets
    • “Sign Posts” for Navigating
    • Europa
  • Beginner’s Guide to Astronomy Course
  • Mini Star Party at Saints Rest

Star Parties

  • Fundy Stargaze 2025
  • Mt Carleton Star Party 2025
  • Saint John Astronomy Club Merchandise
  • Star Parties in New Brunswick
    • Kouchibouguac Spring StarFest
    • COW Mactaquac Star Party
    • Mount Carleton Star Party
    • Fundy Park StarGaze
    • Kouchibouguac Fall StarFest

Members’ Contributions

  • Index to Contributions
  • Where to buy Astronomy Gear
  • Comet McNaught
  • Scaled Solar System Models
  • Kepler Space Telescope
  • The Search for Life ~Part 1
  • The Search for Life ~Part 2
  • Dave’s Observing Blog
  • Stargazing is Like a Box of Chocolates
  • Learning from the Lunar Landings
  • Monthly Messier Observing
  • Free Astronomy Workshops
  • Telescope Basics
  • Imaging the Moon
  • Astrophotography~Equipment
  • Astrophotography~Settings
  • Astrophotography~Images
  • Photographing the Night Sky
  • Equipment Basics
  • Finders and how to use them
  • The Moon
  • The Sun
  • Radio Jupiter
  • Building PFO Observatory
  • Night Time-Lapse Photography
  • Night Time-lapse Photography 2018
  • 360° Panos of the Night Sky
  • The Hiawatha Impact Crater
  • Astro Zoo
  • Maine Solar System Model
  • Milankovitch Cycles
  • Using Telescope Filters
  • Younger Dryas Cause & Effect

Courses

  • Free Astronomy Workshops
    • Telescope Basics
    • Imaging the Moon
    • Astrophotography~Equipment
    • Astrophotography~Settings
    • Astrophotography~Images
  • Learning the Night Sky
  • Photographing the Night Sky
    • Choosing the Right Equipment
    • Photographing the Moon
    • Photographing the Milky Way
    • Putting it All Together
  • Explore the Universe Astronomy Course
  • Night Time Imaging with Paul Owen
  • Beginner’s Guide to Astronomy
  • Exploring the Moon with Binoculars

Messier Observing

  • January Messier Objects
  • February Messier Objects
  • March Messier Objects
  • April Messier Objects
  • May Messier Objects
  • June Messier Objects
  • July Messier Objects
  • September Messier Objects
  • November Messier Objects
  • December Messier Objects
  • Messier Marathon Checklist
  • Ultimate Messier Object Log

Outreach

  • Outreach Events
    • Outreach~ 2016
    • Outreach~ Fall 2017
    • Outreach~ Summer 2017
    • Outreach~ Winter 2016-17
    • Outreach~Spring 2017
  • Moonlight Snowshoe Walk 2017
  • Astronomy Day at Rockwood Park 2017
  • National Star Party at Irving Nature Park 2017
  • Partial Solar Eclipse in Saint John
  • Fall Astronomy Day in Rockwood Park 2017
  • Observe the Moon Night 2017
  • National Astronomy Day 2018 at Irving Nature Park
  • Hampton Star Party
  • Fall Astronomy Weekend at INP
  • Fall Astronomy Day at INP 2022

Other Interesting Links

  • Saint John Naturalists Club
    • FB Page~Nature Saint John
  • Irving Nature Park
    • FB Page~Irving Nature Park
  • Destinations St. Martins
  • Hiking NB
    • FB Page~Hiking NB
  • Nature NB
    • FB Page~Nature NB
  • Rockwood Park
  • New Brunswick Museum
    • FB Page~NB Museum
    • Magnificent Rocks
  • Stonehammer Geoparks
    • Stonehammer FB Page
  • Fundy Geological Museum
  • New Brunswick Rock & Mineral Society ~FB Page
  • Nature Moncton
  • 15 Best Waterfalls-Tourism NB
  • Dark Sky Sites Canada
  • Discover Saint John
    • Events~ Discover Saint John
    • FB Page~Discover Saint John
  • Tourism New Brunswick
    • Explore NB

Imaging & Observing Links

  • Don Hachholz
  • Alan Dyer ~Amazing Sky
    • Amazing Sky ~Photos
  • Covington’s DSLR Notes
  • Clark Vision.com
  • Gary Seronik
  • RASC NB Photos of the Month
    • Photos for 2019

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) is a national, non-profit, charitable organization with 29 branches (known as Centres) across Canada. It is one of the oldest and most respected organizations devoted to the advancement of astronomy and related sciences.

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RASC NB (New Brunswick Centre) is the Provincial branch of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. It shares astronomy through meetings, presentations, outreach, star parties, observing sessions, literature and media.

Photo of the Sun by Paul Owen.

Header photo by Paul Owen. 60mm hydrogen alpha solar telescope using a high frame rate CCD camera . 1000 frames stacked together in RegiStax, post processing with Photoshop.

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