In this month's edition:
After waiting for darker skies, August finally brings the full return of our usual Star Party schedule, including events for Whitby Regatta, Folk Week and the Bank Holiday. After such fine weather so far this summer, the question is whether August will stay settled or return to the usual frustrating mix. [Read more about Star Party Schedule (Whitby) - August ]
WDAS members continue to support the ‘open door’ days at the Dark Sky Station (DSS) at Danby Lodge - usually Wednesdays and Fridays, as well as occasional special event dates. Wednesdays and Fridays – 11am-3pm, Sunday afternoon 2pm-4pm.
[Read more about Danby Dark Sky Station Observatory Schedule and News]
Society monthly meetings are now in recess, restarting the first Tuesday in October. [Read more about Society Meetings Recess]
This summer’s main celestial highlights—the partial solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower—fall within just 10–12 hours of each other on 12/13 August. Weather permitting, we plan to observe both on 12th August. Current details are given below, but arrangements may change, so please check the WDAS website nearer the date for the latest information. [Read more about Solar Eclipse/Perseid Meteor Watch Event Plans. ]
Open door day at the Dark Sky Station at Danby Lodge. Public may come along to inspect the facility and talk to WDAS members about things astronomical or the facility itself.
Open door day at the Dark Sky Station at Danby Lodge. Public may come along to inspect the facility and talk to WDAS members about things astronomical or the facility itself.
Open door day at the Dark Sky Station at Danby Lodge. Public may come along to inspect the facility and talk to WDAS members about things astronomical or the facility itself.
Open door day at the Dark Sky Station at Danby Lodge. Public may come along to inspect the facility and talk to WDAS members about things astronomical or the facility itself.
A Public Star Party, weather permitting, near the Captain Cook monument on West Cliff (setting-up from 21:00hrs). Planetary & night sky Observations.
Planetary, lunar & night sky observations.
Open door day at the Dark Sky Station at Danby Lodge. Public may come along to inspect the facility and talk to WDAS members about things astronomical or the facility itself.
| Sun | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| Actual | 05:16 | 21:00 |
| Civil Twilight | 04:31 | 21:45 |
| Nautical Twilight | 03:28 | 22:48 |
| Astronomical Twilight |
| Moon | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| 22:00 | 09:39 |
