FALL EQUINOX 2023 The smell of autumn is already in the air in Vancouver as temperatures dip and leaves start to change colour. But it’s not officially the autumn season in the Northern hemisphere until the September equinox. Find out when the fall equinox 2023 is,...
STELLAR LIFECYCLES Hi, I’m Marley, the Astronomer here at the Space Centre. This month, I wanted to check back in with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the science surrounding one of the themes we are exploring this year. In April, we discussed scientific...
Everything You Need to Know About the Perseids Meteor Shower 2023Have you ever wished on a shooting star? A meteor shower is the best time to do so! It’s an exciting time of year for stargazing and space enthusiasts as the annual Perseids meteor shower is set to put...
How to Celebrate Tanabata 2023: The Japanese Star FestivalOne of the best parts about being based in Vancouver is the opportunity to celebrate diverse cultural events. Maybe you’ve heard about Tanabata, the Japanese festival that is currently being celebrated in Japan...
THE SOLAR CYCLEHi, I’m Marley, the astronomer here at the Space Centre. Since we are well into summertime, I thought we could take the month to take a closer look at our star, the Sun, which is currently giving scientists some surprises during this current solar...
