These extreme temperature gradients make the stars appear to twinkle more in the winter than at other times of the year. The air is also clearer during the colder months.

Posted: December 1, 2024 | Last updated: March 6, 2025 A stunning pastel gradient sky graces Birchy Bay, offering a breathtaking display of nature's beauty on November 30, 2024.

To spot the Winter Triangle, first look for the three stars that make up Orion’s belt. Slightly lower and to the left of the belt will be Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky. From there ...

The winter solstice occurs early on Dec. 21 at 4:21 a.m. Eastern time. This is when the sun reaches its most southerly point in the sky for the year, yielding the year’s longest nights.

Nova Scotia Dark sky watchers lament Keji's winter closure CBC News · Posted: Oct 15, 2012 2:55 AM PDT | Last Updated: October 15, 2012 ...