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🌙 Don’t Miss It! February 27, 2026 brings a rare triple conjunction.

On this evening, skywatchers will see the Moon, Venus, and Jupiter appearing very close together in the twilight sky. A conjunction occurs when celestial bodies seem near each other from our viewpoint on Earth — even though they’re actually separated by millions of kilometers in space.

In this case, brilliant Venus and bright Jupiter will glow like two shining “eyes,” while the thin crescent Moon below forms what looks like a smiling mouth — creating a stunning “celestial smiley face.”

Why this event stands out:
🌙 The crescent Moon clearly forms the curved “smile.”
✨ Venus is the brightest planet in our sky.
🌟 Jupiter is also exceptionally bright and easy to spot.
Alignments this neat are relatively uncommon.

When and where to look:
• Step outside shortly after sunset.
• Face toward the western horizon.
• No telescope required — it should be visible with the naked eye under clear skies.

Moments like this highlight the graceful motion of our solar system. Though these worlds are vastly distant from one another, from Earth they can align in a way that feels almost playful — a magical pattern drawn across the evening sky. ✨🌌

Deep thought on a Monday.

Try this on the long weekend. Happy Family Day!

Canada won Silver!

CKOC, cheering for Hamilton!

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Delta high school cheerleaders in Hamilton, Ontario in 1956

As we gear up for the Olympics, name the last five host countries of the Winter Games (not including this year)…

2022: China (Beijing)
2018: South Korea (Pyeongchang)
2014: Russia (Sochi)
2010: Canada (Vancouver)
2006: Italy (Turin)

Decoded for you…

It’s a great way to boost tourism.