The Quadrantids carry an interesting story since they are produced by leftovers from several sources including Comet 96P/Machholz and asteroid 2003 EH1. The debris stream is narrow which is why this shower doesn’t last very long. 2/2

Solar Observing, Jan 6. Everyone Welcome! Meetings are held in Rm C368 of the Kelowna Okanagan College Campus on KLO Road. ocrasc.ca/meetings.html DO NOT PAY FOR PARKING Simply share your license plate number with us when you arrive, and we’ll take care of the rest.

all set to welcome the brilliant performer Orion. Those out a bit later may notice Arcturus rising in the east, heralding the start of a new year and the succession of familiar spring constellations to come. Happy New Year! 2/2

providing Santa with handy reference points as he begins his annual global pilgrimage. To add additional interest, Jupiter will host a double shadow transit event around 8.30pm! 2/2

The ‘river’ of cometary dust that produces the shower is fairly long and originated with the Apollo asteroid Phaethon. It will also offer some continuing action the following night and through to the 17th. 2/2