Category: Astronomy
Share the joy of outer space in December with Lucy Hambly
The last month of 2025 promises to bring astronomy lovers even more viewing and learning opportunities than usual. From a shockingly high moon to two separate meteor showers…
Share the joy of outer space in November with Lucy Hambly
November is sure to bring fans of the night sky just as many exciting viewing and learning opportunities as the rest of the year. From the largest full moon of 2025 to two distinct meteor showers…
Share the joy of outer space in October with Lucy Hambly
From an unusual supermoon to two separate meteor showers, here are some of October’s most anticipated astronomical phenomena.
Share the joy of outer space in September with Lucy Hambly
Whether you choose to observe either of the eclipses or would rather celebrate the equinox, September is sure to be a great month for astronomy lovers worldwide.
Share the joy of outer space in August with Lucy Hambly
August is sure to provide astronomy lovers with plenty of exciting observation opportunities as usual. From the Sturgeon Moon to the “best” meteor shower of the year, here are some of August’s most anticipated…
Share the joy of outer space in July with Lucy Hambly
This month will contain a variety of exciting astronomical events, from a rocket launch to a meteor shower to the Earth reaching the most distant point in its orbit.
Share the joy of outer space in June with Lucy Hambly
The seasons are about to change,, but overall, this month contains a huge variety of events, from rocket launches to meteor showers to the beginning of a new season!
Share the joy of outer space in May with Lucy Hambly
From the Eta Aquarids meteor shower to the full Flower Moon, here are some of May’s most interesting astronomical phenomena and rocket launches.
Share the joy of outer space in April with Lucy Hambly
Whether you choose to observe the Pink Moon on April 12 or would rather stay up late to spot a Lyrids meteor, this is sure to be a very active month for astronomy fans…
Share the joy of outer space in March with Lucy Hambly
From two eclipses to the first day of spring, here are some of March’s most anticipated astronomical phenomena and rocket launches…
Share the joy of outer space in February with Lucy Hambly
February is sure to provide plenty of unique observation and learning opportunities. From the Snow Moon to the launch of NASA’s two latest payloads…
Lucy Hambly shares her insightful wisdom of astronomy with Giacomo Panico on CBC Radio
Stittsville Central is thankful that Lucy Hambly has been contributing her monthly articles on astronomy since the spring of 2023, with her first article being published in April.
Share the joy of outer space in January with Lucy Hambly
The first month of 2024 will be sure to provide everyone with plenty of opportunities to explore the wonders of outer space – January is shaping up to be a stellar month for astronomy fans…
Share the joy of outer space in December with Lucy Hambly
From the most plentiful annual meteor shower to the official first day of winter, here are some of December’s most anticipated astronomical phenomena…
Time capsules reveal past history at Stittsville Public School
Halley’s Comet became the first comet to be observed in detail by a spacecraft. It was an exciting time for sky watchers and for the students at Stittsville Public School…