Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society DartfordProgramme

Programme

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.

Agenda
Agenda
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Aug
28
Fri
Partial Lunar Eclipse
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Aug 28 @ 2:45 am – 5:30 am

In the early hours of Friday the 28th of August there will be a partial lunar eclipse

from approx 03:33 hrs to 05:12 hrs BST along the S – SW -W horizon

with greatest eclipse occurring @ approx 04.14 hrs BST

when approx 90% of the Moon will be within the Earth’s Umbra

as the Moon sinks towards the SW – W horizon

an unobscured view would be helpful to view the event.

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

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Aug
31
Mon
The Moon & Saturn
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Aug 31 @ 12:30 am – 5:30 am

In the early hours of Monday the 31st of August above the S – SW horizon

from approx 00.30 hrs to 05.30 hrs

a 90% illuminated waning gibbous Moon will be 7° from the planet Saturn 

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

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