This week in Canada.

[reckless toboggan]

This Week in Canada...

A giant full beaver moon set to dazzle Metro Vancouver skies

https://www.burnabynow.com/a-giant-f...ies-1.23984917

While it is getting darker earlier in Metro Vancouver, this month’s full beaver moon promises to illuminate the night sky.
The November full moon is thought to have derived its funny name because it occurred during the optimal time to trap the furry creatures. In fact, both colonial Americans as well as the Algonquin tribes referred to it as such.

“Why this name? Back then, this was the month to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs,” reports Farmer’s Almanac.
While it is commonly known as the beaver moon, it was also called the Full Frost Moon by other North American Tribes.
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the moon will be fullest during the day on Tuesday, Nov. 12. However, Vancouver stargazers will still be able to see the nearly-full moon in all her celestial glory the night before (Nov. 11) as well as later that night (Nov. 12).
What’s more, this full moon casts long, hauntingly beautiful shadows in the Northern Hemisphere. They are similar to those cast by the midday summer sun, as the moon is extremely high in the sky during this time.
Stargazers should opt to travel as far away from city lights as possible in order to avoid light pollution that will obscure the clarity of heavenly bodies. While this works best the in more remote places, anywhere that has a higher elevation will also provide more ideal viewing conditions.

[iceman]

Um, there are basically no shadows at midday in summer. Certainly not "long, hauntingly beautiful" ones.

[reckless toboggan]

Um, there are basically no shadows at midday in summer. Certainly not "long, hauntingly beautiful" ones.

...if you live on the equator.

[iceman]

the sun's overhead at noon in summer. Not directly over head if you're not at the equator but as overhead as it gets. Hence minimal shadows.

[reckless toboggan]

the sun's overhead at noon in summer. Not directly over head if you're not at the equator but as overhead as it gets. Hence minimal shadows.

You must not spend a lot of time north of 49.

[iceman]

I dunno man I think you're tripping. Maybe it's me. Shadows are longest at dawn and dusk, when the sun's on the horizon. They're shortest at midday. Midday in the summer the sun is as high in the sky as it gets, so the shadows are the shortest they get.

[BCMtnHound]

I would submit that the moon has to rise to at least 60 or more degrees above the horizon for one to even discern individual shadows. Less than 50 or so, and and they all too long and just blend together.

[wooley12]

Noon summer shadows get longer the further north you go. None at the equator. Article said the moon shadows are "similar to those cast by the midday summer sun" in the Great White North. Not the longest shadows of the day.

So it's you. Or me.

[reckless toboggan]

Noon summer shadows get longer the further north you go. None at the equator. Article said the moon shadows are "similar to those cast by the midday summer sun" in the Great White North. Not the longest shadows of the day.

So it's you. Or me.

Thank you.

[iceman]

nah. "long shadows" and "midday" just don't go together, and it says "northern hemisphere", which is a pretty big place. Half the earth in fact. but it's not like I give a fuck about it . Moving on.

[XXX-er]

here's something different

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...xing-1.5330807

[wooley12]

Thank you.

Bet he never had fries with vinegar with a Molson's, eh?

[highangle]

You must not spend a lot of time north of 49.

You must not spend a lot of time north of 59.

[grinch]

My home town in the bible belt maratimes went green. Cycling club is building tons of trails and theres micro brew pubs spread all over the city linked by trails. Theyve really shaped a nice little city . Im kind of surprised. Proud moment with tge green vote considering where theyve come from

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[reckless toboggan]

You must not spend a lot of time north of 59.

I spend plenty of time far beyond that.

[BCMtnHound]

You must not spend a lot of time north of 59.

Heh. Most of us have spent 5 or 6 seasons in Lynx River at least!

[riser4]

My home town in the bible belt maratimes went green. Cycling club is building tons of trails and theres micro brew pubs spread all over the city linked by trails. Theyve really shaped a nice little city . Im kind of surprised. Proud moment with tge green vote considering where theyve come from

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My daughter goes to school at UNB Fredericton. I like how Picaroon's is conveniently placed accross the "walking bridge". DSN is a nice brew, sucks they had to rename it.

[swissiphic]

Some interesting tech innovations that could lead to safer transport of bitumen to our coastal shipping terminals. Great to see that the human capacity for brainstorming solutions to pressing existential threats is still alive and well.

Solid bitumen pucks:

https://business.financialpost.com/c...23qwYHNhULdqj0


Semi solid bitumen in special shipping containers:

https://www.jwnenergy.com/article/20...its-way-china/

[iceman]

Solid bitumen pucks:

https://business.financialpost.com/c...23qwYHNhULdqj0

Pretty cool, but too bad they're not actually shaped like pucks considering the source, eh?

[swissiphic]

Pretty cool, but too bad they're not actually shaped like pucks considering the source, eh?

I'm sure once they get Don Cherry on board for the marketing/advertising blitz...there will be bitumen hockey pucks. Wouldn't surprise me if they did a one off Edmonton/Calgary game using the BitPuxx.

[SkiCougar]

https://www.politico.com/news/2019/1...a-wexit-060634

"Trudeau victory prompts ‘Wexit’ talk in Canada’s West"

"Citizens in the western provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan agitated for political change in Ottawa over the past year as attempts to build a coastal pipeline expansion continued to falter and as farmers got trounced by trade tiffs with China.
They got what they wanted in their region — Conservatives swept all but one parliamentary seat in the elections, leaving Trudeau’s Liberals with virtually no presence in Canada’s oil country. But it didn’t translate to new federal leadership, as Trudeau’s party dominated in eastern Canadian cities, including Toronto and Montreal, and still commands a strong plurality of seats in Parliament.
The result: Talk of a break with the rest of Canada — dubbed Wexit on social media — is accelerating as some in the western part of the country say enough is enough."

>>alright !

I was wondering where i'd go after 50 years of unchecked immigration finally turned the usa into a permanent democratic/socialist/communist state in 2024 or 2028 at the latest.

seems western Canada is all set to take knuckle dragging climate deniers !

I know some of you hate giving up some good skiing there but you all get rid of the likes of people like me and you get the "democratic socialist" country you wanted sooner as we all leave and make the last red states blue; good trade off for us both.

[glademaster]

The terrain in Saskatchewan is epic, you should move now, Skougs. Be an early adopter! Also, how's that secession attempt of Quebec's been going?

Also, what makes you think they want a bunch of Americans? We're a pretty ugly people by just about any measure, I certainly wouldn't welcome my fellow citizens with open arms.

[Ted Striker]

I was wondering where i'd go after 50 years of unchecked immigration finally turned the usa into a permanent democratic/socialist/communist state in 2024 or 2028 at the latest.

seems western Canada is all set to take knuckle dragging climate deniers !

I know some of you hate giving up some good skiing there but you all get rid of the likes of people like me and you get the "democratic socialist" country you wanted sooner as we all leave and make the last red states blue; good trade off for us both.

The most right wing part of Canada is still left of the United States.

[XXX-er]

there is nothing wrong here that a return to 100$ a barrel oil won't fix so that Alberta can continue overspending and not collecting taxes that's the real problem ... not a pipline or Trudeau or being part of Canada

[The Tortoise]

That x1000