Maritime cloud clearing could reveal Venus, comet [Video]

Much of Wednesday will be characterized by cloudy periods, scattered showers, and a gusty wind in the Maritimes. High pressure building in from the west will start to clear the sky west-to-east evening and night. As the cloud clears, there are some interesting things to spot in the night sky.

Night sky sights

The best night sky viewing conditions should develop in New Brunswick and western Nova Scotia this evening.

Look to the southwestern horizon after sunset to spot the bright planet Venus setting. Then turn your gaze just to the west and you may be able to glimpse the comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. You’ll need to be quick though as the comet will be below the horizon shortly after 8 p.m.

A little later in the evening, look for the planet Saturn and the nearly full moon high over the southern horizon.

Partly cloudy conditions and isolated showers will persist up until near midnight …