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March 26, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 March 27 – 2021 April 3

Sky at a Glance 2021 March 27 – 2021 April 3

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 March 27 – 2021 April 3 ~by Curt Nason The spring star is springing up

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March 19, 2021March 18, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 March 20 – 27

Sky at a Glance 2021 March 20 – 27

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 March 20 – 27 ~by Curt Nason Around 1930 the International Astronomical Union finalized the

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March 12, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 March 13 – 20

Sky at a Glance 2021 March 13 – 20

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 March 13 – 20 ~by Curt Nason As darkness settles in this Wednesday evening, and

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March 5, 2021March 4, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 March 6 – 13

Sky at a Glance 2021 March 6 – 13

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 March 6 – 13 ~by Curt Nason This week we will take the path less

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February 26, 2021February 25, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 February 27 – March 6

Sky at a Glance 2021 February 27 – March 6

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 February 27 – March 6 ~by Curt Nason Two of the largest constellations are seen

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February 19, 2021February 18, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 February 20 – 27

Sky at a Glance 2021 February 20 – 27

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 February 20 – 27 ~by Curt Nason Winter is open cluster season for stargazers; star

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February 12, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 February 13 – 20

Sky at a Glance 2021 February 13 – 20

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 February 13 – 20 ~by Curt Nason We are more than halfway to spring and,

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February 5, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 February 6 – 13

Sky at a Glance 2021 February 6 – 13

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 February 6 – 13 ~by Curt Nason By the time I was ten I had

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January 29, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 January 30 – February 6

Sky at a Glance 2021 January 30 – February 6

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 January 30 – 2021 February 6 ~by Curt Nason With Groundhog Day coming this Tuesday

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January 22, 2021January 21, 2021 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 January 23 – 30

Sky at a Glance 2021 January 23 – 30

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 January 23 – 30 ~by Curt Nason “Cold wind on the harbour and rain on

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

Sky at a Glance 2021 January 16 – 23

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 January 16 – 23 ~by Curt Nason Bright stars and eye-catching asterisms such as Orion’s

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

Sky at a Glance 2021 January 9 – 16

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 January 9 – 16 ~by Curt Nason Looking at a constellation it is easy to

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January 1, 2021December 31, 2020 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2021 January 2 – 9

Sky at a Glance 2021 January 2 – 9

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2021 January 2 – 9 ~by Curt Nason This time of year the brilliant winter constellations

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December 25, 2020December 25, 2020 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2020 December 26 – 2021 January 2

Sky at a Glance 2020 December 26 – 2021 January 2

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2020 December 26 – 2021 January 2 ~by Curt Nason This week, check out the eastern

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December 18, 2020 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2020 December 19 – 26

Sky at a Glance 2020 December 19 – 26

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2020 December 19 – 26 ~by Curt Nason The planets orbit at different speeds according to

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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

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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