This year, outer space is going to be a busy place.
We’ve got the launch of the Europa Clipper, which will orbit one of Jupiter’s enigmatic moons and investigate whether it could harbour conditions suitable for life; we could cheer on the first Canadian to orbit the moon; and we’re getting a total solar eclipse that will be visible across eastern Canada.
Here are just some exciting events to look forward to in 2024.
Meteor showers
As always, the year starts off with the annual Quadrantid meteor shower, which is pretty impressive, albeit short-lived.
At its peak, and under ideal conditions, the shower can produce upward of
