Plateau Astro
@plateauastro.bsky.social
Space Educator based in Montréal.
Moonrise before Artemis
Tonight’s Full Moon rose just before the 5:01 PM sunset from behind the Olympic Stadium. The launch of Artemis II could happen a week from tonight. This could be the final Full Moon we’ll witness before humans make their return.
Tonight’s Full Moon rose just before the 5:01 PM sunset from behind the Olympic Stadium. The launch of Artemis II could happen a week from tonight. This could be the final Full Moon we’ll witness before humans make their return.
February 2, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Moonrise before Artemis
Tonight’s Full Moon rose just before the 5:01 PM sunset from behind the Olympic Stadium. The launch of Artemis II could happen a week from tonight. This could be the final Full Moon we’ll witness before humans make their return.
Tonight’s Full Moon rose just before the 5:01 PM sunset from behind the Olympic Stadium. The launch of Artemis II could happen a week from tonight. This could be the final Full Moon we’ll witness before humans make their return.
Montréal Moonrise!
February 1, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Montréal Moonrise!
If it's clear where you are this weekend, highly recommend you try to watch the Full Moon rise over the horizon this weekend
This could be the last Full Moon you see before humans return to it, and I think you'll look at the Moon differently after Artemis II
This could be the last Full Moon you see before humans return to it, and I think you'll look at the Moon differently after Artemis II
January 31, 2026 at 3:34 PM
If it's clear where you are this weekend, highly recommend you try to watch the Full Moon rise over the horizon this weekend
This could be the last Full Moon you see before humans return to it, and I think you'll look at the Moon differently after Artemis II
This could be the last Full Moon you see before humans return to it, and I think you'll look at the Moon differently after Artemis II
Update from NASA this morning: earliest possible launch is now Sunday, February 8th
Note that this is the same day as the Super Bowl
www.nasa.gov/blogs/missio...
Note that this is the same day as the Super Bowl
www.nasa.gov/blogs/missio...
NASA Updates Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal, Launch Opportunities - NASA
NASA is targeting Monday, Feb. 2, as the tanking day for the upcoming Artemis II wet dress rehearsal at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as a
www.nasa.gov
January 30, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Update from NASA this morning: earliest possible launch is now Sunday, February 8th
Note that this is the same day as the Super Bowl
www.nasa.gov/blogs/missio...
Note that this is the same day as the Super Bowl
www.nasa.gov/blogs/missio...
Was just about to post a nice photo of the Moon I just took through my telescope, but now have to say WHAT THE FUCK HOW IS THAT NOT A PENALTY?!?!
January 30, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Was just about to post a nice photo of the Moon I just took through my telescope, but now have to say WHAT THE FUCK HOW IS THAT NOT A PENALTY?!?!
Exactly 10 days from now — February 6 at 9:41 PM — the Artemis II launch window opens
In 10 days from now, humans could be on their way back to the Moon for the first time in over 53 years
In 10 days from now, humans could be on their way back to the Moon for the first time in over 53 years
January 28, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Exactly 10 days from now — February 6 at 9:41 PM — the Artemis II launch window opens
In 10 days from now, humans could be on their way back to the Moon for the first time in over 53 years
In 10 days from now, humans could be on their way back to the Moon for the first time in over 53 years
Jeremy Hansen turns 50 years old today!
By coincidence, him and his family are in quarantine together leading up to the Artemis II launch to the Moon.
What a way to celebrate half a century.
By coincidence, him and his family are in quarantine together leading up to the Artemis II launch to the Moon.
What a way to celebrate half a century.
January 27, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Jeremy Hansen turns 50 years old today!
By coincidence, him and his family are in quarantine together leading up to the Artemis II launch to the Moon.
What a way to celebrate half a century.
By coincidence, him and his family are in quarantine together leading up to the Artemis II launch to the Moon.
What a way to celebrate half a century.
Later this week, the Sun will start setting after 5:00 PM in Montréal
January 26, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Later this week, the Sun will start setting after 5:00 PM in Montréal
The Artemis II crew is now in a 14-day quarantine. But huge shout out to the backup crew: Jenni Gibbons and Andre Douglas
They also have to go into a 14-day quarantine, knowing they’re unlikely to fly on this mission
They get a lot less of the spotlight, but play a huge role. Props to them!
They also have to go into a 14-day quarantine, knowing they’re unlikely to fly on this mission
They get a lot less of the spotlight, but play a huge role. Props to them!
January 24, 2026 at 3:21 PM
The Artemis II crew is now in a 14-day quarantine. But huge shout out to the backup crew: Jenni Gibbons and Andre Douglas
They also have to go into a 14-day quarantine, knowing they’re unlikely to fly on this mission
They get a lot less of the spotlight, but play a huge role. Props to them!
They also have to go into a 14-day quarantine, knowing they’re unlikely to fly on this mission
They get a lot less of the spotlight, but play a huge role. Props to them!
Big Artemis II milestone!
The crew is preparing to go into quarantine. This is a required, necessary step to launch.
And a possible sign that the February 6-11 launch window might hold!
The crew is preparing to go into quarantine. This is a required, necessary step to launch.
And a possible sign that the February 6-11 launch window might hold!
January 24, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Big Artemis II milestone!
The crew is preparing to go into quarantine. This is a required, necessary step to launch.
And a possible sign that the February 6-11 launch window might hold!
The crew is preparing to go into quarantine. This is a required, necessary step to launch.
And a possible sign that the February 6-11 launch window might hold!
Back from Florida! What an amazing last few days at NASA
Tonight at 8:00 PM ET, I'm doing another live stream teaching about Artemis II from a Canadian perspective. Topics:
🚀 Rollout overview and new things learned
👩🚀 What events happen next as we lead up to launch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqLS...
Tonight at 8:00 PM ET, I'm doing another live stream teaching about Artemis II from a Canadian perspective. Topics:
🚀 Rollout overview and new things learned
👩🚀 What events happen next as we lead up to launch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqLS...
Canada's Countdown to Artemis II • Live Stream + Q&A: Jan 20, 2026
YouTube video by Plateau Astro
www.youtube.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Back from Florida! What an amazing last few days at NASA
Tonight at 8:00 PM ET, I'm doing another live stream teaching about Artemis II from a Canadian perspective. Topics:
🚀 Rollout overview and new things learned
👩🚀 What events happen next as we lead up to launch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqLS...
Tonight at 8:00 PM ET, I'm doing another live stream teaching about Artemis II from a Canadian perspective. Topics:
🚀 Rollout overview and new things learned
👩🚀 What events happen next as we lead up to launch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqLS...
Artemis II is unleashed and on its way to the launch pad. Just incredible.
January 17, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Artemis II is unleashed and on its way to the launch pad. Just incredible.
Off to NASA to see the Artemis II rocket rollout!
(the irony of being an anxious flyer to see something that will send people around the Moon)
(the irony of being an anxious flyer to see something that will send people around the Moon)
January 15, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Off to NASA to see the Artemis II rocket rollout!
(the irony of being an anxious flyer to see something that will send people around the Moon)
(the irony of being an anxious flyer to see something that will send people around the Moon)
All ready and prepped for tonight’s live stream teaching you about the Artemis II mission 🚀
Starts at 8:00 PM ET on YouTube. See you there!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Os...
Starts at 8:00 PM ET on YouTube. See you there!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Os...
January 12, 2026 at 9:25 PM
All ready and prepped for tonight’s live stream teaching you about the Artemis II mission 🚀
Starts at 8:00 PM ET on YouTube. See you there!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Os...
Starts at 8:00 PM ET on YouTube. See you there!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Os...
GOOD NEWS
By the end of this week, we'll be gaining 2 minutes of daylight each day in Montréal. And starting Friday morning, the Sun will start rising before 7:30 AM.
By the end of this week, we'll be gaining 2 minutes of daylight each day in Montréal. And starting Friday morning, the Sun will start rising before 7:30 AM.
January 12, 2026 at 3:31 PM
GOOD NEWS
By the end of this week, we'll be gaining 2 minutes of daylight each day in Montréal. And starting Friday morning, the Sun will start rising before 7:30 AM.
By the end of this week, we'll be gaining 2 minutes of daylight each day in Montréal. And starting Friday morning, the Sun will start rising before 7:30 AM.
Reposted by Plateau Astro
fuckin love beating the panthers
January 9, 2026 at 2:39 AM
fuckin love beating the panthers
Next Monday is my second weekly live stream teaching you all about Artemis II. We're just 4 weeks away from (a possible) launch!
The topics:
1) How the launch date is decided
2) Where did we land on the Moon during Apollo? Where are we landing on Artemis III?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Os...
The topics:
1) How the launch date is decided
2) Where did we land on the Moon during Apollo? Where are we landing on Artemis III?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Os...
Canada's Countdown to Artemis II • Live Stream + Q&A: Jan 12, 2026
YouTube video by Plateau Astro
www.youtube.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Next Monday is my second weekly live stream teaching you all about Artemis II. We're just 4 weeks away from (a possible) launch!
The topics:
1) How the launch date is decided
2) Where did we land on the Moon during Apollo? Where are we landing on Artemis III?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Os...
The topics:
1) How the launch date is decided
2) Where did we land on the Moon during Apollo? Where are we landing on Artemis III?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Os...
Exactly one month from today, the Artemis II launch window opens, and these four humans could be on their way to the Moon
January 6, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Exactly one month from today, the Artemis II launch window opens, and these four humans could be on their way to the Moon
All prepped for tonight's first weekly live stream to teach you about Artemis II and Canada!
See you at 8:00 PM ET: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eneu...
See you at 8:00 PM ET: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eneu...
January 5, 2026 at 9:20 PM
All prepped for tonight's first weekly live stream to teach you about Artemis II and Canada!
See you at 8:00 PM ET: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eneu...
See you at 8:00 PM ET: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eneu...
GOOD NEWS: this week, Montréal will gain 10 minutes of daylight.
By the end of the week, we’ll be gaining 1.5 minutes of light each day. And on Thursday, the Sun will start setting after 4:30 PM.
By the end of the week, we’ll be gaining 1.5 minutes of light each day. And on Thursday, the Sun will start setting after 4:30 PM.
January 5, 2026 at 2:09 PM
GOOD NEWS: this week, Montréal will gain 10 minutes of daylight.
By the end of the week, we’ll be gaining 1.5 minutes of light each day. And on Thursday, the Sun will start setting after 4:30 PM.
By the end of the week, we’ll be gaining 1.5 minutes of light each day. And on Thursday, the Sun will start setting after 4:30 PM.
Canadians! As early as next month, one of our astronauts will be flying to the Moon.
Tomorrow night, I'm starting a weekly live stream to teach you all about the mission, Artemis II. Two topics (15 mins each) and 15 mins of Q&A.
Starts at 8:00 PM ET. See you there! www.youtube.com/watch?v=eneu...
Tomorrow night, I'm starting a weekly live stream to teach you all about the mission, Artemis II. Two topics (15 mins each) and 15 mins of Q&A.
Starts at 8:00 PM ET. See you there! www.youtube.com/watch?v=eneu...
Canada's Countdown to Artemis II: Jan 5, 2026
YouTube video by Plateau Astro
www.youtube.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Canadians! As early as next month, one of our astronauts will be flying to the Moon.
Tomorrow night, I'm starting a weekly live stream to teach you all about the mission, Artemis II. Two topics (15 mins each) and 15 mins of Q&A.
Starts at 8:00 PM ET. See you there! www.youtube.com/watch?v=eneu...
Tomorrow night, I'm starting a weekly live stream to teach you all about the mission, Artemis II. Two topics (15 mins each) and 15 mins of Q&A.
Starts at 8:00 PM ET. See you there! www.youtube.com/watch?v=eneu...
The Moon rises in Montréal tonight (Fri, Jan 2) at 3:14 PM
Look to the northeast between 3:45 - 4:30 PM
You’ll see the Moon on a purple-pink backdrop of a sky. That’s Earth’s shadow being cast on our atmosphere.
Look to the northeast between 3:45 - 4:30 PM
You’ll see the Moon on a purple-pink backdrop of a sky. That’s Earth’s shadow being cast on our atmosphere.
January 2, 2026 at 4:14 PM
The Moon rises in Montréal tonight (Fri, Jan 2) at 3:14 PM
Look to the northeast between 3:45 - 4:30 PM
You’ll see the Moon on a purple-pink backdrop of a sky. That’s Earth’s shadow being cast on our atmosphere.
Look to the northeast between 3:45 - 4:30 PM
You’ll see the Moon on a purple-pink backdrop of a sky. That’s Earth’s shadow being cast on our atmosphere.
Today – December 18th – we are exactly 50 days away from the opening of the Artemis II launch window.
In 50 days, these four astronauts could be in Earth's orbit and on their way out to the Moon.
In 50 days, these four astronauts could be in Earth's orbit and on their way out to the Moon.
December 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Today – December 18th – we are exactly 50 days away from the opening of the Artemis II launch window.
In 50 days, these four astronauts could be in Earth's orbit and on their way out to the Moon.
In 50 days, these four astronauts could be in Earth's orbit and on their way out to the Moon.
The crowd is booing for a goal being pulled back because it was kicked in
Should have booed when they held Nazi rallies here, MSG
Should have booed when they held Nazi rallies here, MSG
December 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The crowd is booing for a goal being pulled back because it was kicked in
Should have booed when they held Nazi rallies here, MSG
Should have booed when they held Nazi rallies here, MSG
December 10 — 4:10 PM
Today is Montréal’s earliest sunset of the year
Everyday for the next 6 months, the Sun will set later and later
Today is Montréal’s earliest sunset of the year
Everyday for the next 6 months, the Sun will set later and later
December 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
December 10 — 4:10 PM
Today is Montréal’s earliest sunset of the year
Everyday for the next 6 months, the Sun will set later and later
Today is Montréal’s earliest sunset of the year
Everyday for the next 6 months, the Sun will set later and later