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Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society DartfordThe Earth At Aphelion

The Earth At Aphelion

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When:
6th July 2026 all-day
2026-07-06T00:00:00+01:00
2026-07-07T00:00:00+01:00
Astronomical Event

Throughout the day of Monday the 6th of July

the Earth will approach Aphelion

and at approx 18.30 hrs it will be at it’s 

furthest from the Sun at a distance of 

152,087,774 Km /  94502961.455 Mls

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Partial Lunar Eclipse
The Moon & Saturn

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Upcoming Events

Jun
23
Tue
5:45 pm A Clair Obscur Effect
A Clair Obscur Effect
Jun 23 @ 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm
A Clair Obscur Effect
In the early evening of Tuesday the 23rd of June above the SE – S horizon a Clair Obscur effect known as Plato’s Hook will be visible on the Moon this effect should be visible[...]
Jun
24
Wed
10:30 pm A Clair Obscur Effect
A Clair Obscur Effect
Jun 24 @ 10:30 pm – 11:30 pm
A Clair Obscur Effect
On the night of Wednesday the 24th of June along the S – SW horizon a Clair Obscur effect known as The Jewelled Handle will be visible on the Moon this effect should be visible[...]
Jun
25
Thu
7:45 pm Society Night
Society Night
Jun 25 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm
Tonight will be a Society Night  all members welcome if you have a contribution for the evening  such as, an update about an ongoing project or are looking for advice / help with an upcoming[...]
Jun
27
Sat
9:00 pm Antares & The Moon
Antares & The Moon
Jun 27 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
From approx 22.00 hrs on the night of Saturday the 27th of June along the SE – S horizon  the red supergiant star Antares will be above & to the right of a 96% lit[...]
Jun
29
Mon
9:00 pm Full Moon Rising
Full Moon Rising
Jun 29 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
@ approx 22.00 hrs on the night of Monday the 29th of June the full Moon will rise low along the SE – S horizon  if you plan to observe / image this event remember[...]
Jul
6
Mon
all-day The Earth At Aphelion
The Earth At Aphelion
Jul 6 all-day
Throughout the day of Monday the 6th of July the Earth will approach Aphelion and at approx 18.30 hrs it will be at it’s  furthest from the Sun at a distance of  152,087,774 Km / [...]
Jul
8
Wed
12:45 am The Moon & Saturn
The Moon & Saturn
Jul 8 @ 12:45 am – 1:45 am
At approx 01.15 hrs on the morning of Wednesday the 8th of July along the NE – E horizon a 47% illuminated waning crescent Moon will be 6.7° above & to the left of the[...]
Jul
9
Thu
all-day A favourable Lunar Libration, Ve...
A favourable Lunar Libration, Ve...
Jul 9 all-day
Through the day of Thursday the 9th & into Friday the 10th of July above the E – W horizon due to a favourable lunar libration the Mare Orientale will be visible  & at 22.40[...]
Jul
14
Tue
8:45 pm New Moon
New Moon
Jul 14 @ 8:45 pm – 10:00 pm
At approx 21.30 hrs on Tuesday the 14th of July along the NW horizon  a 0.2% illuminated (very thin) crescent Moon may be visible in the evening twilight  as this is just below the theoretical[...]
Jul
17
Fri
10:00 pm The Moon & Venus
The Moon & Venus
Jul 17 @ 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm
At approx 22.30 hrs on Friday the 17th of July low along the W – NW horizon a 15% illuminated waxing crescent Moon will be 2.4° below & to the left of the planet Venus[...]
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