Our members are active in practical astronomy either observing for pleasure, science or art. Some members record their images and are encouraged to share their observations on our website. We are not picky about quality because we believe all observations have their merits.
Member Observations
Upcoming Events
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[...]
Jul
21
Tue
7:15 pm
2 Clair Obscur Effects
2 Clair Obscur Effects
Jul 21 @ 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm
On the night of Tuesday the 21st of July above the S – SW horizon @ approx 20.00 hrs 2 Clair Obscur Effects know as the Lunar X & V will be visible along the[...]
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 [...]
Aug
13
Thu
all-day
Perseid Meteor Shower Peak
Perseid Meteor Shower Peak
Aug 13 all-day
The Perseids are active from the 17th of July to the 24th of August with the peak occurring on Thursday the 13th of August with a predicted ZHR of 60 -100 as the Moon will[...]
Aug
28
Fri
2:45 am
Partial Lunar Eclipse
Partial Lunar Eclipse
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[...]