Deep, practical writing on dark-sky observing, astrophotography, aurora chasing, and the atmospheric science behind clear nights in Ontario. Free to read, free to cite with a link.
A field-tested guide to photographing the Milky Way from Ontario dark-sky sites. Camera settings, gear, planning, and the 7 mistakes that ruin most first attempts.
9 min read · Updated 2026-06-11A practical guide to chasing the northern lights from Ontario. Kp index thresholds, real timing windows, the best sites by latitude, and how to read NOAA forecasts.
8 min read · Updated 2026-06-11The Milky Way core is visible from Ontario late April to mid-October. Here's the exact month-by-month, hour-by-hour breakdown, plus the moon phase strategy that matters more than the date.
6 min read · Updated 2026-06-11Every major meteor shower visible from Ontario in 2026, with peak dates, expected hourly rates, moon interference, and the best viewing sites for each.
7 min read · Updated 2026-06-11