Monthly meetings of WDAS have now recommenced, the next meeting being Tuesday December 2nd from 7:30pm, room H1, Whitby School. Astro-photographer Steve Bowden RO FRAS JP will be giving a presentation. Please attend if you can, should be a terrific evening. [Read more about December Society Meeting - Steve Bowden Presentation]
In this month's edition:
The 2025 WDAS Christmas meal has now been booked for December 6th, 7pm at the Hare and Hounds - Hawsker. If you are a member and would like to come along and haven’t already contacted Mark - don't delay places are limited. [Read more about Society Christmas Meal 2025]
Time again for our monthly round-up of Sunday open nights at the Bruce Observatory - Whitby School. [Read more about Bruce Diary]
WDAS members who have attended society meetings and star party events over the last 15 years or so will be saddened to learn of the passing of Victor Holdsworth. [Read more about Victor Holdsworth ]
Society subscriptions for members, or for anyone wanting to join the society, will soon be up for renewal. Details are as follows, please read carefully. [Read more about WDAS Subs renewal/joining fee for 2025/2026]
Work on the new observatory at Danby Lodge is nearing completion, with the external weather marquee now removed. Fixtures and fittings are being installed with instrumentation soon to follow!
Observe the night sky with us at the Bruce Observatory, Whitby School
Observing Nights are held weather permitting: check for a relatively clear sky before leaving home. If in doubt, Mark can be reached on 07886069339
Whitby School - Room H1.
In Members' monthly meetings we usually take a tour of the night sky for the coming month using the Planetarium program. Have talks and presentations on various topics of astronomy/space etc, and discuss future events etc. New members welcome.
Observe the night sky with us at the Bruce Observatory, Whitby School
Observing Nights are held weather permitting: check for a relatively clear sky before leaving home. If in doubt, Mark can be reached on 07886069339
Observe the night sky with us at the Bruce Observatory, Whitby School
Observing Nights are held weather permitting: check for a relatively clear sky before leaving home. If in doubt, Mark can be reached on 07886069339
Observe the night sky with us at the Bruce Observatory, Whitby School
Observing Nights are held weather permitting: check for a relatively clear sky before leaving home. If in doubt, Mark can be reached on 07886069339
Observe the night sky with us at the Bruce Observatory, Whitby School
Observing Nights are held weather permitting: check for a relatively clear sky before leaving home. If in doubt, Mark can be reached on 07886069339
| Sun | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| Actual | 08:13 | 15:37 |
| Civil Twilight | 07:29 | 16:21 |
| Nautical Twilight | 06:43 | 17:08 |
| Astronomical Twilight | 05:59 | 17:51 |
| Moon | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| 22:33 | 12:09 |
