Observer’s Challenge – The Crescent Moon, Venus and Mars
Look west after sunset on the evenings of 23rd and 24th May, and you may be able to catch the
Read moreAn observer’s challenge
Look west after sunset on the evenings of 23rd and 24th May, and you may be able to catch the
Read morePete and Paul gave their popular presentation on Observing Challenges at the 2023 Winchester Webinar. Click here if you would like
Read moreThe April Lyrids bring to an end the long late winter/early spring period when there are no major meteor showers.
Read moreThis Month is the ideal Month to try a Mini Messier Marathon
Read moreOn the night of 26th February 2023, the six day old Moon will pass close to the Pleiades and the
Read moreOn 22 January a close conjunction of Venus and Saturn will be visible, low down in the western sky after
Read moreOn the 8th December the Moon will occult Mars in the early morning Western sky. It will be obvious where
Read moreWARNING – OBSERVING THE SUN CAN BE DANGEROUS – READ OUR GUIDE BELOW The eclipse is now over, but you
Read moreThis month sees the first occultation of Uranus by the Moon in 2022. The second occultation occurs on 5th December.
Read moreOn 2022 July 17/18, Saturn’s third largest satellite Iapetus, will transit across Saturn’s northern hemisphere and its rings. This will
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