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October 22, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 October 23 – 30

Sky at a Glance 2021 October 23 – 30

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 October 23 – 30 ~by Curt Nason Mid-autumn is a time for late-evening whale watching

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October 15, 2021October 14, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 October 16 – 23

Sky at a Glance 2021 October 16 – 23

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 October 16 – 23 ~by Curt Nason The Pleiades star cluster is rising now in

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October 8, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 October 9 – 16

Sky at a Glance 2021 October 9 – 16

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 October 9 – 16 ~by Curt Nason Aquarius the Water Bearer is the source of

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October 1, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 October 2 – 9

Sky at a Glance 2021 October 2 – 9

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 October 2 – 9 ~by Curt Nason With moose season and the Moon out of

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September 25, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 September 25 – October 2

Sky at a Glance 2021 September 25 – October 2

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 September 25 – October 2 ~by Curt Nason Small constellations tend to get overlooked unless,

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September 17, 2021September 16, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 September 18 – 25

Sky at a Glance 2021 September 18 – 25

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 September 18 –25 ~by Curt Nason Autumn arrives this week, and dedicated stargazers are happy

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September 10, 2021September 9, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 September 11 – 18

Sky at a Glance 2021 September 11 – 18

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 September 11 – 18 ~by Curt Nason Two stellar crowns are included among the 88

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September 3, 2021September 2, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 September 4 – 11

Sky at a Glance 2021 September 4 – 11

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 September 4 – 11 ~by Curt Nason The constellation Capricornus is a large chevron shape

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August 27, 2021August 26, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 August 28 – September 4

Sky at a Glance 2021 August 28 – September 4

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 August 28 – September 4 ~by Curt Nason From late summer into autumn the Greek

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August 20, 2021August 19, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 August 21 – 28

Sky at a Glance 2021 August 21 – 28

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 August 21 – 28 ~by Curt Nason One of the prettiest constellations can be seen

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August 13, 2021August 12, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 August 14 – 21

Sky at a Glance 2021 August 14 – 21

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 August 14 – 21 ~by Curt Nason The constellation Cepheus the King is quite large

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August 6, 2021August 5, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 August 7 – 14

Sky at a Glance 2021 August 7 – 14

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 August 7 – 14 ~by Curt Nason With the Perseid meteor shower peaking this week,

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July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 July 31 – August 7

Sky at a Glance 2021 July 31 – August 7

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 July 31 – August 7 ~by Curt Nason After twilight the bright star Altair is

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July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 July 24 – 31

Sky at a Glance 2021 July 24 – 31

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 July 24 – 31 ~by Curt Nason Stargazers prefer meridian observing because that is when

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July 16, 2021July 15, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 July 17 – 24

Sky at a Glance 2021 July 17 – 24

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 July 17 – 24 ~by Curt Nason Serpens the Serpent is unique among the 88

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Weekly Sky at a Glance

  • This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2025 Sept 13 – Sept 20
  • This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2025 Sept 6 – Sept 13
  • This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2025 Aug 30 – Sept 6
  • This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2025 Aug 23 – Aug 30

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
  • Star Parties in New Brunswick
    • Kouchibouguac Spring StarFest
    • COW Mactaquac Star Party
    • Mount Carleton Star Party
    • Fundy Park StarGaze
    • Kouchibouguac Fall StarFest

Members’ 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
  • Index to Contributions

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

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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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