5:00 a.m. November 4th 2025, budget day in Canada
Moon above Merritt BC in the Western sky going down after circling the horizon over night.
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Don’t lose your perspective with your head in the clouds and forget to feed the cat.
Remember Rocky the flying squirrel was born on a cold November morn, and he had perspective of flight, cats don’t.Hey Bullwinkle…
A mind is a terrible thing to waste.
All these icons above are inspiration that different minds have when they start thinking about snow tires.
Don’t think do, depending on your area of course, but it’s better to be safe than 😐
Circa 1900 hrs November 2nd 2025.Merritt BC, Canada.
Photo: KDG
This Beaver Moon in development for November 5th. Fullness has a blue tinge on it we suspect it may be coming from its proximity to Saturn as we have in our attempts to get photos of it, had a blue 💙 hue below and to the right of center of the Moon.
Anybody have any thoughts?
Spring ahead. Fall back. Well it’s fall. It really is fall back.
Clocks Back
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, most of British Columbia will end Daylight Saving Time by setting clocks back one hour at 2:00 a.m., giving residents an extra hour of sleep that night. This shift means the province will move back to Pacific Standard Time (PST), resulting in much earlier sunrises and earlier sunsets for the winter months. Despite B.C. passing legislation to move to permanent Daylight Time in 2019, the government has maintained the position that it will wait until the U.S. West Coast states (Washington, Oregon, and California) make the permanent move first to maintain economic alignment.
Editors note
Of course set it for 2:00 a.m. you don’t have to be up at 2:00 a.m. to do it when you go to bed at 9:00 p.m. The night before and you set it back. You will be okay
Moon photo KDG, Beaver Moon due on the 5th. Maybe a blue moon? As this photograph from the 1st of November is telling us, there’s also predictions of lots of snow coming in November so that’s the way it goes sometimes…
Conjunction with Saturn this AM.
Secrets of the universe…
The November 2025 sky promises a spectacular display, headlined by the closest and brightest Supermoon of the year!🌕 The November 5 Supermoon in British ColumbiaThe Full Moon in November is traditionally called the Beaver Moon. This year, it’s also a Supermoon, meaning the Full Moon coincides with the Moon’s closest approach to Earth (perigee), making it appear slightly larger and brighter than an average Full Moon. In fact, this is being called the biggest Supermoon of 2025.| Detail |
Time (PST – Pacific Standard Time) ||—|—|| Exact Peak Illumination | Wednesday, November 5 at 5:19 AM PST || Approximate Moonrise (Vancouver) | Tuesday, November 4 around 4:00 PM PST || Approximate Moonset (Vancouver) | Wednesday, November 5 around 7:37 AM PST |Note on Timing:The Moon is technically “Full” at the exact moment of peak illumination (5:19 AM PST on Nov 5th), but it will appear full to the eye for about three days, from the evening of November 4th through the evening of November 6th.What to Look For 👀The best viewing for the “super” effect is actually when the Moon is low on the horizon on the evenings of November 4th and 5th.
* The “Moon Illusion”:
When the Moon is near the horizon, a psychological phenomenon known as the “Moon Illusion” makes it look even larger next to foreground objects like trees and buildings. This will enhance the Supermoon’s effect.
* Color and Clarity:Photo KDG
Look for a deep orange or yellow colour as the Moon rises due to the Earth’s atmosphere scattering light. Since the Moon is closer, its features may appear slightly sharper if you’re using binoculars or a telescope.✨ 7 Other Celestial Events in November 2025November offers excellent viewing opportunities for planets and two notable meteor showers.1. Planets in the Evening Sky
* Saturn
(All Month):
The ringed planet is an excellent viewing target throughout November. Look to the southeast after sunset; it will be a bright, yellowish “star” visible well into the night. On November 2nd and again on November 29th, the Moon will pass close by Saturn. * Mercury (Early November): The tiny planet reaches its highest altitude in the evening sky around November 1st–2nd. Look low in the west shortly after sunset. It’s usually difficult to spot, so this is your best chance for the month.2. Planets in the Morning Sky
* Jupiter (Late Evening/Morning):
The largest planet rises in the late evening and is brilliantly visible high in the south before dawn. Its Great Red Spot and four largest moons are great targets for a small telescope. * Venus (Early Morning): This incredibly bright “Morning Star” is visible low in the east just before sunrise in the beginning of the month.3. Meteor Showers
* Northern & Southern Taurids
(Peaks Nov 4–5 & Nov 11–12): The Taurids are known for producing slow, bright meteors called fireballs, though their hourly rate is low (around 5 per hour). Look for them after midnight in the region of the constellation Taurus.
* Leonids Meteor Shower
(Peak Nov 17–18):
The Leonids are famous for being one of the fastest meteor showers. It peaks on the night of November 17th into the morning of the 18th. With the Moon being a thin crescent, the skies will be dark, allowing for better viewing of its typical rate of 10–15 meteors per hour. The radiant is in the constellation Leo, best viewed after midnight.
Uranus at Opposition…
* November 21st: The planet Uranus reaches opposition, meaning Earth passes directly between it and the Sun. This is when Uranus is closest to us and at its brightest for the year. Although it will still be too dim to see with the naked eye, it can be spotted with binoculars or a small telescope in the constellation Taurus. Look for its faint, blue-green disk.
Good viewing! Happy Star trails!
it’s a good month to get rings in…
The Merritt team playing at home leads the Kelowna Junior B team 3 to 1 after the first.
☀️ Daylight Saving Time (DST) Overview * DST is the practice of advancing clocks, usually by one hour, during the summer months. * The goal is to extend daylight into the evening, making better use of natural light. * A common mnemonic is “spring forward, fall back” to remember which way to change the clocks.
When to act
Hint:set your clocks back this evening when retiring.
Editors:note
The legislation waiting to go to permanent standard time when our large trading partner to the south does maybe coming moot soon or at least doesn’t have the attraction it did.
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Yes, the 30,000 plus British Columbia government employee workers have returned to work and are waiting on a ratification vote that will happen during the second week of November.
Some Details
.Yes, the majority of the BCGEU (B.C. General Employees’ Union) members who were on strike are back at work as of Monday, October 27, 2025.The strike, which had involved over 25,000 public service workers and lasted eight weeks, was suspended after the BCGEU reached a tentative agreement with the provincial government on October 26, 2025.Here are the key points regarding the return to work:
* Tentative Agreement:
The BCGEU bargaining committee is recommending members ratify a four-year deal which includes a 3% general wage increase per year, targeted pay adjustments for the lowest-paid workers, and non-monetary improvements like enhanced telework fairness. * Picket Lines Down: All BCGEU picket lines came down after the Professional Employees Association (PEA), which was also on strike, reached a return-to-work agreement to resume bargaining with the government.
Is this a good picture* Ratification Vote:
The 34,000 public service members will vote on ratifying the tentative agreement between November 6 and 13, 2025.
Good luck
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Wyatt Young presents his graphic digital work at a local graduation, October 28th 2025
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