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Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society DartfordThe Moon & Venus

The Moon & Venus

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When:
17th June 2026 @ 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm
2026-06-17T20:30:00+01:00
2026-06-17T23:00:00+01:00
Astronomical Event

After sunset on Wednesday the 17th of June

above the W – NW horizon from approx 21.20 hrs

a 10% illuminated Waxing Crescent Moon will be 0.7° below the planet Venus

if you plan to observe / image this event remember to dress for the conditions

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Mercury At Greatest Eastern Elongation

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Upcoming Events

May
24
Sun
all-day The Start Of NLC Season
The Start Of NLC Season
May 24 – Jun 11 all-day
The Start Of NLC Season
From approx Sunday the 24th of May until approx Monday the 11th of August Noctilucent Cloud (NLC) could start to appear in the NW sky 90-120 minutes after sunset or 90-120 minutes before sunrise in[...]
May
28
Thu
7:45 pm Social / Observing Evening
Social / Observing Evening
May 28 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm
Tonight will be a social evening and members can observe if they would like to members are also welcome to bring their own equipment along
Jun
4
Thu
7:45 pm T.B.A
T.B.A
Jun 4 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm
Tonight there will be a presentation from Dr John Mason BAA this post will be updated as details become available
Jun
9
Tue
8:45 pm A Planetary Conjunction
A Planetary Conjunction
Jun 9 @ 8:45 pm – 9:45 pm
After sunset on the night of Tuesday the 9th of June above the N – NW horizon the planets Jupiter & Venus will be 1.6° apart if you plan to observe / image this event[...]
Jun
11
Thu
7:45 pm Galaxies, Relativity and the Uni...
Galaxies, Relativity and the Uni...
Jun 11 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm
Tonight Mr Nik Syzmanek BAA will be talking to us about – Galaxies, Relativity and the Universe
Jun
12
Fri
2:30 am A Favourable Lunar Libration
A Favourable Lunar Libration
Jun 12 @ 2:30 am – 4:00 am
In the pre sunrise sky of Friday the 12 of June @ approx 03.00 hrs along the NE – E horizon due to the Lunar libration the Mare Orientale region will be visible along the[...]
Jun
15
Mon
all-day Mercury At Greatest Eastern Elon...
Mercury At Greatest Eastern Elon...
Jun 15 all-day
The planet Mercury will be 24.5° to the east of the Sun and should be visible along the western horizon from approx 21.30 hrs if you plan to observe / image this event remember to[...]
Jun
17
Wed
8:30 pm The Moon & Venus
The Moon & Venus
Jun 17 @ 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm
After sunset on Wednesday the 17th of June above the W – NW horizon from approx 21.20 hrs a 10% illuminated Waxing Crescent Moon will be 0.7° below the planet Venus if you plan to[...]
Jun
18
Thu
7:45 pm The Radio Universe
The Radio Universe
Jun 18 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm
Tonight via zoom Dr Emma Chapman, Imperial  will be talking to us about – The Radio Universe the usual joining procedure applies for those members unable to attend in person
Jun
19
Fri
1:00 pm The Moon & Regulus
The Moon & Regulus
Jun 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
During the afternoon of Friday the 19th of June above the E – SE horizon @ approx 13.45 hrs the 26% illuminated waxing crescent Moon will be approx 1.5 lunar diameters to the right of[...]
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