Scott Sutherland

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Scott Sutherland

Geomagnetic storms are capable of sparking beautiful displays of the Northern Lights across our night sky. However, there is a potential danger behind that beauty, especially now, with solar activity running at maximum. Here's a guide to when we should look up, and when we should worry. In our sky, the Sun appears steady and unchanging. However, hidden by the bright glare, there is a lot going on right now.

3 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Scott Sutherland

Earth is about to plunge into a blustery flow of the solar wind, and that means there's a decent chance of the Northern Lights showing up across parts of Canada Friday night. According to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center, a fast, energetic flow of solar particles is about to sweep past Earth. As a result, we could see G1 (minor) geomagnetic storm conditions on the night of Friday, April 4. During this geomagnetic storm, the Northern Lights may put on a display for part of the night.

4 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Scott Sutherland

Saturday's sunrise has a special treat in store for skywatchers in the eastern half of Canada, in the form of a partial solar eclipse. On the morning of March 29, 2025, the Sun, Moon, and Earth will align almost perfectly, casting the Moon's shadow across the surface of the planet. Unlike the April 8, 2024 event, this will not be a total eclipse. Instead, the Moon will only appear to take a 'bite' out of the Sun for everyone watching, as this alignment produces a partial solar eclipse.

1 month ago | theweathernetwork.com | Scott Sutherland

Aurora 'bonus rounds' possible for parts of Canada Monday and Tuesday nightsScott SutherlandMeteorologist, Science WriterPublished on Mar. 24, 2025, 7:30 PMSpring 'equinox cracks' are helping the auroras put on spectacular displays right now. If you have clear skies in your forecast over the next couple of nights, especially for those across the Prairie provinces, look up for a chance to spot the Aurora Borealis shining in the sky.

1 month ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Scott Sutherland

See a dawn solar eclipse and two meteor showers in the sky this SpringSee a dawn solar eclipse and two meteor showers in the sky this SpringDespite the nights getting shorter again, the warmer weather and the return of meteor showers to our skies makes Spring an excellent time of year to observe the night sky. Here's our complete guide to the astronomical events of Spring 2025.