The Moon & Regulus

During the afternoon of Friday the 19th of June

above the E – SE horizon @ approx 13.45 hrs

the 26% illuminated waxing crescent Moon

will be approx 1.5 lunar diameters to the right of the star Regulus

as the Sun will be above the horizon

 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

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