Tag: British Columbia

Father and son film ‘Ogopogo’ in Canadian lake

Recently released footage shows what looks like a large creature swimming in Okanagan Lake, British Columbia. The video, which was originally recorded… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/334162/father-and-son-film-ogopogo-in-canadian-lake…

Will sea otters return to San Francisco Bay?

A new study shows that, if they can be returned to San Francisco Bay, California’s southern sea otter population can be tripled. There are now only about 3,000 of the otters left. But, first, they’ll need some help getting past the great white sharks. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/southern-sea-otters-reintroduction-san-francisco-bay…

The Case For Portland-To-Vancouver High-Speed Rail

At the Cascadia Rail Summit outside Seattle, a fledgling scheme to bring high-speed rail from Portland to Vancouver found an enthusiastic reception. Gregory Scruggs writes via CityLab: Only 175 miles separate Portland from Seattle. Then it’s another 140 miles north to Vancouver, British Columbia. The three Pacific Northwest cities, which together form the Cascadia megaregion, are currently served by Amtrak service…

All you need to know: 2019’s Leonid meteor shower

Here are all the details you need for 2019’s Leonid meteor shower, peaking on the morning of November 18, though under the light of a waning gibbous moon. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-leonid-meteor-shower…

Watch for false dawn or dusk

Watch for this eerie light about 2 hours before sunrise in the Northern Hemisphere. From the Southern Hemisphere, watch for it after sunset. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/zodiacal-light-false-dawn-for-the-next-two-weeks…

Hazy light pyramid in east? False dawn

If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, you can see the zodiacal light, or false dawn, at this time of year. If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, look for it after sunset. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/hazy-pyramid-of-light-in-east-false-dawn…

New names for 5 Jupiter moons

The naming suggestions in a contest – which ran from last February to April – ranged from the scholarly to the silly, these scientists said. We think you’ll like the winners. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/new-names-5-jupiter-moons-contest-winners…

All you need to know: Zodiacal light

The zodiacal light is an eerie light extending up from the horizon before true dawn begins. Southern Hemisphere? Look after sunset! Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-zodiacal-light-or-false-dawn…