In this month's edition:
In a winter marked by frequent cloud cover, wind and rain, expectations for any outdoor observations at the either of the two-star party events at Whitby Youth Hostel were understandably very modest. The question remained whether these low expectations would be realized yet again? [Read more about Whitby Youth Hostel Events - Feb 18th & Feb 21st ]
Time again for our monthly round-up of Sunday open nights at the Bruce Observatory - Whitby School. [Read more about Bruce Diary]
Society monthly meetings continue with the next being on March 3rd. The venue is Whitby School (Prospect Hill). Start time is 7:30pm, room H1. [Read more about Society Meetings ]
Details of society subscription renewals for members, or for anyone wishing to join the society, are as follows. [Read more about WDAS Subs renewal/joining fee for 2026]
Although WDAS have no scheduled dates planned for March, we may yet still have a number of 'outreach' evenings - dependant on Danby Lodge Observatory bookings. [Read more about WDAS Star Party Schedule/Danby Lodge Observatory - March]
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
Whitby Youth Hostel - East Whitby - rear of Abbey vistor centre.
Whitby Youth Hostel - East Whitby - rear of Abbey vistor centre.
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 | 06:47 | 17:41 |
| Civil Twilight | 06:11 | 18:17 |
| Nautical Twilight | 05:30 | 18:58 |
| Astronomical Twilight | 04:48 | 19:40 |
| Moon | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| 16:34 | 06:38 |
