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Share the joy of outer space in March with Lucy Hambly

Lucy HamblyFebruary 28, 2026March 2, 2026

Whether you choose to photograph the dark red tint of the Blood Worm Moon or would rather host a bonfire celebration for the vernal equinox…

Share the joy of outer space in February with Lucy Hambly

Lucy HamblyJanuary 28, 2026January 28, 2026

Whether you choose to stay up and watch the launch of the Artemis II mission or would rather take a look at the Snow Moon, the second month of 2026 will certainly have plenty…

Lucy Hambly makes a return to CBC Radio for her knowledgeable year-end Astronomy interview

Lesley McKayJanuary 14, 2026January 19, 2026

Lucy Hambly likes nothing better than talking, writing and sharing her passionate enthusiasm for Astronomy, especially when being interviewed. On December 31, 2025 Lucy appeared…

Grab your pens – the 2026 edition of the Awesome Authors contest opens for youth

Lesley McKayJanuary 8, 2026

Awesome Authors invites young writers to channel their emotions through art, put their aspirations on paper, and embrace the liberating power of literary creation.

Share the joy of outer space in January with Lucy Hambly

Lucy HamblyDecember 30, 2025January 4, 2026

A new year is here! As 2026 begins, January will be sure to bring astronomy lovers a more-than-adequate amount of viewing and learning opportunities.

Share the joy of outer space in December with Lucy Hambly

Lucy HamblyNovember 28, 2025November 28, 2025

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

Lucy HamblyOctober 26, 2025October 26, 2025

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

Lucy HamblySeptember 28, 2025September 28, 2025

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

Lesley McKayAugust 29, 2025September 2, 2025

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

Lucy HamblyJuly 28, 2025July 28, 2025

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

Lucy HamblyJune 29, 2025

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 March with Lucy Hambly

Lucy HamblyFebruary 28, 2025March 1, 2025

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

Lucy HamblyJanuary 31, 2025February 1, 2025

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

Lesley McKayJanuary 6, 2025January 7, 2025

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

Lucy HamblyDecember 29, 2024December 29, 2024

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…

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