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.

Oct
19
Mon
A Clair Obscue Effect
Oct 19 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

In the late afternoon of Monday the 19th of October @ approx 17.00 hrs

above the SE – S horizon along the Moon’s terminator 

the Clair Obscure effect known as Plato Hook will be visible

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

as the Sun will be above the horizon

if you plan to observe / image this event

 please remember your solar safety :-

DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN

WITHOUT THE CORRECT SOLAR FILTER FITTED TO YOUR EQUIPMENT

OR SOLAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR YOUR EYES

 

Oct
20
Tue
A Clair Obscur Effect
Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

In the late evening of Tuesday the 20th of October @ approx 20.00 hrs

above the SE – S horizon along the Moon’s terminator

the Clair Obscur effect know as the jewelled handle will be visible

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

 

Oct
25
Sun
The End Of BST
Oct 25 all-day

In the early hrs of Sunday the 25th of October

BST will end for the year and the clocks will go back by 1 Hr 

Oct
26
Mon
A Perigean Full Moon
Oct 26 @ 3:00 am – 5:30 am

In the early hours of Monday the 26th of October above the SW – W horizon

@ approx 04.12 hrs the full Moon will be approaching perigee

when it will be closer to the earth in it’s orbit

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

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