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Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society DartfordMars & The Moon

Mars & The Moon

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When:
9th August 2026 @ 2:00 am – 4:00 am
2026-08-09T02:00:00+01:00
2026-08-09T04:00:00+01:00
Astronomical Event

@ approx 03.00 hrs on Sunday the 9th of August above the NE – E horizon

the planet Mars will be below a 17% illuminated waning crescent Moon

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

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The Moon & The Pleiades (M45)
Solar Observing At Hall Place & Gardens

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Upcoming Events

Jul
23
Thu
7:45 pm Social / Informal Evening
Social / Informal Evening
Jul 23 @ 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 Please note a member of The Parish Council will be[...]
Jul
24
Fri
9:00 pm Antares & the Moon
Antares & the Moon
Jul 24 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
On the night of Friday the 24th of July above the S – SW horizon from approx 21.30 hrs until approx 00.00 hrs  the red supergiant star Antares will be 1.5° above an 80% illuminated [...]
Jul
30
Thu
7:45 pm Astronomical Causes of Climate C...
Astronomical Causes of Climate C...
Jul 30 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm
Tonight via zoom Mr James Fradgley FRAS  will be talking to us about – Astronomical Causes of Climate Change the usual joining procedure applies for those members unable to attend in person
Aug
2
Sun
all-day Mercury At Greatest Western Elon...
Mercury At Greatest Western Elon...
Aug 2 all-day
On the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August above the E – NE horizon the planet Mercury will be 19.5° from the Sun and will rise approx 100 minuets before sunrise @ 05.25 hrs[...]
11:00 am Solar Observing At Hall Place & ...
Solar Observing At Hall Place & ...
Aug 2 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
On Sunday the 2nd of August from 11.00-15.00 hrs Members of the Society will be at Hall Place & Gardens for the 1st of 2 Solar Observing Events with our second being on Sunday the[...]
Aug
4
Tue
12:15 am The Moon & Saturn
The Moon & Saturn
Aug 4 @ 12:15 am – 2:15 am
In the early hours of Tuesday the 4th of August above the E – SE horizon @ approx 01.45 hrs a 72% illuminated waning gibbous Moon will be 5.6° above & to the left of[...]
Aug
5
Wed
all-day A favourable Lunar Libration
A favourable Lunar Libration
Aug 5 all-day
Through the day of Wednesday the 5th of August above the E – W horizon due to a favourable lunar libration the Mare Orientale will be visible  as the Sun will be above the horizon[...]
Aug
7
Fri
2:00 am The Moon & The Pleiades (M45)
The Moon & The Pleiades (M45)
Aug 7 @ 2:00 am – 4:00 am
In the early hours of Friday the 7th of august above the NE – SE horizon @ approx 03.00 hrs a 38% illuminated Moon will be 2° to the west of the Pleiades (M45)  if[...]
Aug
9
Sun
2:00 am Mars & The Moon
Mars & The Moon
Aug 9 @ 2:00 am – 4:00 am
@ approx 03.00 hrs on Sunday the 9th of August above the NE – E horizon the planet Mars will be below a 17% illuminated waning crescent Moon if you plan to observe / image[...]
Aug
12
Wed
5:45 pm A Solar Eclipse
A Solar Eclipse
Aug 12 @ 5:45 pm – 8:30 pm
During the early evening of Wednesday the 12th of August there will be a solar eclipse this should be visible above the W – NW horizon with 1st contact @ approx 18.15 hrs and last[...]
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