Meteors are remnants left behind from the passage of two comets, Marsden and Kracht, created following the break-up of another comet. The shooting stars are already visible for the most seasoned. However, the best chance of seeing them will be on the night of July 28-29 shortly before dawn. The new moon could also allow … Read more
A remarkable instrument Striking images were presented to the general public at the inauguration of the James-Webb Space Telescope. The precision and power of this instrument have been demonstrated with these shots. Not only does the equipment make it possible to observe clearly, but it can also go much further than Hubble. In fact, Webb’s … Read more
Not so long ago, scientists presented an image of the supermassive black hole that sits at the center of the Milky Way: Sagittarius A*. Many stars circulate in orbit around this celestial body endowed with an incredible gravitational force. In a recent study, researchers published an account of the observation of one of these stars … Read more
Bad weather Summer is looking bad in several regions of North America, including Quebec. Temperature anomalies, hot and cold, are observed everywhere. While the mercury remains between 2°C and 5°C below normal in Quebec, in the prairies and on the American west coast, the heat dominates in the Far North. In fact, heat warnings have … Read more
frozen giantess The James Webb Space Telescope officially goes live. Scientists will study many objects over the next few months. Two of them are part of the solar system. The atmosphere of the icy giants Uranus and Neptune is of interest to researchers. In fact, it is composed of a large amount of methane, which … Read more
The July full moon, which is called thunder moon, will appear 14% larger and 30% brighter than the others. Also named thunder moon, it is so named because of the frequency of thunderstorms at this time of year in Quebec. The province actually observes about 27 days with thunderstorms in July, in addition to 8 … Read more
Storms to watch The cold front that accompanies a depression could create uplift, generating a climate of instability. Plus, the profuse heat and humidity ahead of the front will fuel these storm cells, kicking the potential up a notch. Moderate risk The conditions are therefore conducive to the formation of violent storms throughout the territory. … Read more
The boxes are made, the trucks are reserved, the leases are signed: all that remains is to move in. These carefully planned plans, however, are at the mercy of the elements, and the weather can be a game changer. What to expect for 2022? Good news ! July 1, 2022 should be sunny and hot. … Read more