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Don’t miss out! ✨ There’s still time to register for the RASC General Assembly and Keynote talk. 🔭 Full General Assembly: rascga2026.ca/buy-tickets/ 🌟 Keynote/Hogg Lecture: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Please note: these require separate registration, so be sure to sign up for both.

🚀 General Assembly Keynote Speaker “The Lighter Side of Spaceflight” with Amy Shira Teitel explores the Apollo era’s unexpectedly playful side of human spaceflight. Important note: all attendees must register for this lecture. Register now: rascga2026.ca

Registration is open for the RASC General Assembly happening May 2-3, 2026 🎟️ Regular: Member $25 | Non-member $35 🎟️ Youth: Member $15 | Non-member $20 Members must be logged in to access discounts. Purchase tickets individually for session access. 👉 rascga2026.ca

Join RASC & Space Place Canada for an in-person evening with Guy Consolmagno, S.J., PhD - President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation & widely known as the “Pope’s Astronomer.” 📍 Fields Institute: 2nd Floor, Room 230 🗓️ April 23 at 6 PM Register: eventbrite.ca/e/why-do-we-lo…

On March 3, the Moon will put on one of the night sky’s most striking displays - a total lunar eclipse, when it glows a deep red. Totality beginning at 11:04 UTC (6:04 AM EST) and ending at 12:03 UTC (7:03 AM EST). 📷 @andrea_girones: Ottawa Centre

On Feb. 28 look to the western horizon to see six visible planets - Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus - lined up across the sky.

Meet the crew of Artemis II. These four astronauts will spend nearly 10 days in deep space, helping prepare for future lunar missions and beyond. 🇺🇸 Reid Wiseman: Commander 🇺🇸 Victor Glover: Pilot 🇺🇸 Christina Koch: Mission Specialist 🇨🇦 Jeremy Hansen: Mission Specialist

Even though the Moon is constantly orbiting Earth, we always see the same side. This happens because the Moon’s rotation period matches its orbit around our planet - a phenomenon called tidal locking. The side we never see from Earth is called the far side of the Moon 🌕

The Artemis II mission is the first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 50 years 🌕🚀 Astronauts will travel beyond Earth orbit aboard the Orion spacecraft, flying around the Moon and back to Earth while testing critical systems in real deep-space conditions. 📷 @nasa

Stellar RASC holiday deals! 🎄✨ Save 20–25% on holiday bundles, books & more. Order by Dec 10 in Canada for Christmas delivery. Link to store secure.rasc.ca/store/product/…

Stay Curious ✨ Science Literacy Week is wrapping up, but discovery doesn’t stop here! RASC helps you explore, learn & enjoy the night sky every day. #SciLit Join RASC, attend local events, try an observing program & keep learning. Join here: rasc.ca/join-us

Celebrate Science Literacy Week! 📚✨ Dive into astronomy reads with favourites like RASC Observer’s Handbook, NightWatch, Night Sky Guide, Backyard Astronomer’s Guide, 50 Things to See With a Telescope, and more. Explore, learn, and fuel your curiosity! #SciLit #RASC

Science Literacy Week is here! 📚 Astronomy is a fun way to spark curiosity and build literacy—observe stars & planets, explore light, energy & motion. This week, spot a constellation, read a space book, visit a RASC event or learn about light pollution! #SciLit #SpaceEducation

✨ Happy International Astronomy Day! ✨ Today, we celebrate the wonder of the universe! Whether you’re stargazing, photographing the night sky, or just looking up, astronomy connects us across distances, communities & generations. #Astronomy #Space #InternationalAstronomyDay

Today, the Sun is directly over the Equator, marking the first day of astronomical autumn in the Northern Hemisphere where day and night are nearly equal in length. Enjoy the balance while it lasts—longer nights are ahead, perfect for stargazing! ✨ #FallEquinox #FirstDayOfFall

Open House at RASC National Office! ✨ Sept 22–23 | 11 AM–6 PM | 203-489 College St, Toronto Meet the team, tour the archives & grab some astronomy deals: 75% off 2025 pubs, Pay-What-You-Can 2024 Handbook & Calendar, free teacher samples! #astronomy #educators #torontoevents

📷 Happy #WorldPhotographyDay to all the astrophotographers out there! ✨ Keep aiming your lenses and telescopes toward the stars. #Astrophotography #Nightscapes

Big news! The RASC is featured in national media, highlighting how our community supports and inspires everyone - from curious stargazers to dedicated astrophotographers and citizen scientists. #Astronomy #ExploreTheUniverse #ScienceEducation ✨ Read more: globalheroes.com/the-royal-astr…

It’s World Honey Bee Day! 🐝✨ Honey bees nest in cavities where the only light comes from the hive entrance. Too much artificial light at night can keep that entrance lit 24/7, disrupting their natural day/night cycle. Let’s keep our skies (and nights) dark for the bees.

You can now pre-order your copy of the 2026 RASC Observer’s Handbook and Calendar! 📘 Observer’s Handbook is your guide to the night sky. 📅 Calendar features stunning astrophotography from RASC members and key astronomical highlights. Order now through the online shop.