Astronomy Edmonton

Join us at the Jasper Visitor Centre for some fresh mountain air and Solar Views

🌕 International Observe the Moon Night 🌕 📅 Oct 4 | 🕢 7:30–10:30 PM 📍 TELUS World of Science – Edmonton 🔭 RASC volunteers will be there with telescopes! 🚧 Observatory closed for maintenance, but you can still view the Moon. 👉 Look for our flags & signs! #ObserveTheMoon

Registration is live for the Nothern Prairie Star Party @9am MST Check the link in bio for more info

Today is Astronomy Day! Come celebrate the wonders of the universe with, solar observing (weather permitting), space exhibits, and stargazing fun. Join @EdmontonRASC at the Telus World of Science. #AstronomyDay #TWOSE #EdmontonRASC #Stargazing #YEGevents #ExploreTheUniverse

Northern Prairie Star Party registration opens May 5! Join us under Alberta’s dark skies for stargazing, astrophotography & astronomy talks. Add Button goes live May 5 in our Linktree (link in bio). Don’t miss out! #NorthernPrairieStarParty #StarParty2025 #RASC

Here comes one of the largest coronal holes of Solar Cycle 25 so far! The time lapse spans the past 5 days of coronal hole(s) CH34+CH37 rotating into Earth-facing position. The CIR (Corotating Interaction Region) ahead of the fast solar wind stream is beginning to affect the Earth. The fast solar wind will be here in 1-2 days. SWPC has issued a G2 geomagnetic storm watch for Tuesday, April 22nd.

On April 21st, at 27.4 degrees from the Sun, Mercury reaches its maximum western elongation. Mercury will be at its maximum point above the horizon in the early sky at this hour, making it the ideal time to see it. Just before sunrise, look for the planet low in the eastern sky.

Hello all!!! Here is the meeting for April 24. 2025 @730pm Members night (Open Mike Night) Please see website for info and zoom link. This is a hybrid meeting. edmontonrasc.com/2025/04/member…

From April 9–12, Mars will align with the twin stars of Gemini (Castor and Pollux), creating a line that looks like Orion’s Belt. This rare event lets you see two “belts” in the night sky at once, an unusual and beautiful sight. Gemini’s Twins: Castor and Pollux are the brightest stars in Gemini and usually appear side by side. Mars passing between or near them in a straight line is uncommon. Orion’s Belt: Made of three bright stars (Alnitak, Alnilam, Mintaka), it's one of the most recognizable features in the sky. Viewing Tips: Look east shortly after sunset. Mars has a reddish hue, which makes it stand out. Binoculars help, but it’s visible with the naked eye.

RASC Vancouver's Show and Telescope & Beginner's Guide to Starhopping - Vancouver Centre Friday, April 11, 2025 - 18:30 to 21:30 PDT Location: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre eventbrite.com/e/rasc-vancouv…

A European conference on the status of space debris had experts calling for immediate action to not just prevent but actively clean up the problem. buff.ly/3W8dDsH . . #astronomy #space #spacedebris #spacetravel #spacemission

Insane new footage shows the ISS orbiting over auroras

@mtnatlforest @ImagesByStan @TamithaSkov @mikesobel @chunder10 @EdmontonRASC @CalgaryRASC @aurora_chasers @AuroraNowApp @Canada_eng This is what a Picket Fence Aurora looks like, and is almost always associated with a SAID event.

🌓 5 April: First Quarter Moon at 2:16 UT (now). The days around First Quarter Moon are the best time to view craters and many other lunar features. Use binoculars or, better still, a telescope for some incredible views. 🔭 #Astronomy #Moon #Space

Announcing RASC’s Annual General Assembly! Join us April 26-27 for our online conference, this year focusing on astro-tourism. Tickets are $40 ($30 for members) and $20 if you’re under 21 ($15 for youth members). Find out more and register at rascga2025.ca

Aurora last night was extraordinary 🙌🙏🏼 @TweetAurora #aurora #northernlights #citizenscience #NASA #canada #alberta #redwater #solarmaxmission #spaceweatherlive #nature #amazing

Tonight’s nearly First Quarter #Moon in deep twilight. #astronomy

We are deeply saddened to hear this. Bruce was truly an amazing person. The astronomy community has definitely lost an icon. The stars have gained a new angel. RIP Bruce. 💔

@McCurdy1987 @BruceMcCurdy We are deeply sorry to hear of your father's passing. Condolences to you and your family. Bruce was well known for everything that he did in the astronomy community. He truly will be missed by all. Once again we are so sorry the hear this. 💔💔

This will be the hardest thing I've ever had to write. Last night, shortly after the hockey game and this tweet was written, my father .@BruceMcCurdy experienced a medical emergency and became unresponsive. My family called 911 and resuscitation efforts were performed to the maximum extent possible, and he was transported to hospital. Unfortunately despite the valiant efforts of St. Albert Fire & Rescue and the medical professionals at Sturgeon Hospital, my father passed away. To say that we are devastated is an extreme understatement and we ask for privacy as we deal with the grieving process. We understand that Bruce touch so many lives in various communities and we will do our best to advise what our next steps are. Thank you for your understanding on behalf of myself and the rest of the McCurdy family. I love you Dad, and I miss you more than words could ever tell you.