We make every effort to keep the programme up-to-date and accurate.  However changes can happen at short notice and updates rely on the kind donation of time by Society members.  If you see an error please let us know.

Basic members are welcome to attend lectures but will be charged a small fee.

Mar
20
Wed
The Vernal Equinox
Mar 20 @ 3:00 am – 3:15 am

In the early hours of Wednesday the 20th of March

the Sun will cross the celestial equator and pass from the southern to the northern hemisphere 

this event is known as the vernal equinox

Mar
21
Thu
Eclipses and Revelations
Mar 21 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

Tonight via zoom Mr Mike Frost

BAA Historical Section Director

will be talking to us about Eclipses and Revelations

the usual joining procedure applies for those members unable to attend in person

Mar
23
Sat
Sigma Leonis Occulted by the Moon
Mar 23 @ 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm

From 21.00 hrs on Saturday the 23rd of March above the SE – S horizon

the star Sigma Leonis will be occulted by the 98.4% illuminated Moon

the occultation will start @ approx 21.07 around the bottom of the moon opposite the crater Tycho

and end @ approx 21.53 when the star comes out of occultation on the Moon’s right hand limb slightly below the Mare Nectaris

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

 

Mar
24
Sun
Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation
Mar 24 @ 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm

In the early evening of Sunday the 24th of March above the W- WNW horizon

the planet Mercury will reach it’s greatest eastern elongation @ 18.7° from the Sun 

and will set approx 2 hrs after the Sun, Mercury will shine @ Mag -0.1

and should be visible in the evening twilight after sunset @ 18.15 hrs

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

Mar
26
Tue
The Moon & Spica
Mar 26 @ 8:30 pm – 11:45 pm

On the night of Tuesday the 26th of March @ approx 20.30 hrs

the 97.7 illuminated Moon will rise  above the E- SE horizon

with the star Spica shining @ Mag +1.0 very close & to the right

this pairing will continue to rise into the sky and will above the SE – S horizon @ 23.30 hrs

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

Mar
28
Thu
T.B.A
Mar 28 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm

This Post will bu updated as details become available

Mar
31
Sun
The start of B.S.T
Mar 31 @ 2:00 am – 2:00 am

At 01.00 hrs on Sunday the 31st of March B.S.T starts