In this month's edition:
Society subscriptions for members, or for anyone wanting to join the society are now due for renewal. Details are as follows, please read carefully. [Read more about WDAS Subs renewal/joining fee for 2026]
Time again for our monthly round-up of Sunday open nights at the Bruce Observatory - Whitby School. [Read more about Bruce Diary]
December's meeting saw Steve Bowden RO FRAS JP, astro-photography and STEM ambassador, give a wonderful presentation on astrophotography. At this month's Richard Randle will be showing images of his Icelandic aurora odyssey. [Read more about Society Meetings - Report]
Time gives the appearance of flowing faster with age, and so we gathered for the 2025 Christmas meal, another year older, another year having slipped by under the celestial bridge. [Read more about Society Solstice Celebration Meal 2025]
Work on the new observatory at Danby Lodge is almost complete, with fixtures and fittings, instrumentation and display features in sittu. Training and open dates to follow this month.
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
| Sun | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| Actual | 07:42 | 16:50 |
| Civil Twilight | 07:04 | 17:28 |
| Nautical Twilight | 06:21 | 18:11 |
| Astronomical Twilight | 05:39 | 18:53 |
| Moon | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| 21:47 | 08:46 |
