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Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks outbursts continue

This is a preliminary report on the latest outburst and a comparison with previous outbursts. It is subject to updates.

It was mentioned that the email version of the update does not always format well so I have been experimenting

On Thursday 9th November the Moon will pass in front of the planet Venus and for a short time the

On the morning of November 9th the thin waning crescent Moon (15% illuminated) will occult Venus (mag -4.4). The planet

Jupiter will be at opposition this Friday, 2023 Nov.3, at about 05h UT. With a declination of 13.7°N, it is

There will be a small partial lunar eclipse visible from the UK (and many other places) on the evening of

Richard Miles on behalf of the Comet Chasers team run by Helen Usher reports another major outburst of this unusual

Now past the autumnal equinox we are really seeing the return of properly dark skies. It’s just a pity the

A lot of items have been appearing in the media about this comet. As with most comets that come to

Dark nights have returned to Orkney, and it has been nice to be able to see some stars again. We