A comet, planetary alignment and an active sun part of solar eclipse show

The upcoming solar spectacle is eclipsing some of the other interesting skyward happenings, but York University Assistant Professor Elaina Hyde, director of the Allan I. Carswell Observatory, is available to discuss what else to watch for on April 8.

Newly discovered green comet expected to whiz by Earth

A rare, recently discovered comet with a greenish tint is expected to whiz by Earth over the next few weeks, but sky gazers may need binoculars or a small telescope to see it.