Close approach of the Moon and Mars
The Moon and Mars will make a close approach, passing within 3°20' of each other. The Moon will be 27
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Puppid-Velid meteor shower
The Puppid–Velid meteor shower will reach its maximum rate of activity on 25 December 2019. Some shooting stars associated with
Read moreJupiter at solar conjunction
Jupiter will pass very close to the Sun in the sky as its orbit carries it around the far side
Read moreNGC 2232 is well placed
The open star cluster NGC 2232 in Monoceros will be well placed for observation. It will reach its highest point
Read moreClose approach of the Moon and Venus
The Moon and Venus will make a close approach, passing within 0°58' of each other. The Moon will be 3
Read moreNGC 2244 is well placed
The open star cluster NGC 2244, in the rosette nebula in Monoceros will be well placed for observation. It will
Read moreRoyal Institution – How we’ll live on Mars
A Royal Institution lecture by astronomy author Colin Stuart discusses the first human trip to Mars, what challenges we will
Read moreDeep Sky Section Annual Meeting
The 2019 section meeting will be hosted by the Cotswold Astronomical Society, and will be held at Shurdington Social Centre,
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Observers’ Workshop – Solar, Aurora & NLC, and Deep Sky
Organisers: Lyn Smith, Sandra Brantingham and Callum PotterCo-Host Inverclyde Skywatchers Featuring BAA Solar, Aurora and Deep Sky Sections This Workshop
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