Monday 24th February to Sunday 2nd March 2025
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned the "phases" of Venus that you can see with a telescope. Well the evening of Thursday 27th gives you an opportunity to observe the planet as a thin 15%-lit crescent. Around
How about something a little more challenging? The following evening, on Friday 28th, there is the chance to spot a very thin (less than) 1%-lit waxing crescent Moon. At
If you are in an astronomical mood after finding the Moon, you could then hop in the car and come to the next of my talks and star parties at the Ham Hill Visitor Centre that starts at
There a couple of excellent early morning opportunities to spot the International Space Station passing overhead like a bright star that is silently travelling across the sky. Monday 24th at
www.starsoversomerset.com
Screenshots courtesy of Stellarium
Copyright Adrian Dening and Radio Ninesprings 2025
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