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. ]
Society monthly meetings are now in recess, restarting the first Tuesday in October. [Read more about Society Meetings Recess]
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]
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 ]
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Monthly meetings of WDAS, held at Whitby School have now adjourned for the summer. The next formal meeting being the first Tuesday in October. Scheduled star party events will be limited over the summer this year. Please read main body. [Read more about Star Party – News and Schedule]
WDAS members continue to support the ‘open door’ policy at the Dark Sky Station (DSS) at Danby Lodge - usually Fridays and occasionally others.
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WDAS members will be supporting ‘open door’ events at the Danby Lodge Dark Sky Station Observatory throughout the summer.
The light evenings make Star Party events difficult, though we may hold one in early June to view the Venus–Jupiter conjunction from West Cliff. Otherwise, our next scheduled Star Party window is likely to be from mid to late July. [Read more about Star Party Schedule/Danby Lodge Observatory]
Society monthly meetings are now in recess restarting in the autumn. [Read more about Society Meetings Recess]
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Society monthly meetings for this season conclude in May, restarting in the autumn following our summer recess. The final meeting is on May 5th at Whitby School (Prospect Hill). Start time is 7:30pm, room H1, main block. [Read more about Society Meeting]
WDAS members will be assisting at 'open door' events down at the Danby Lodge Dark Sky Station Observatory during May. Resolution of various equipment issues as well as IT connectivity will also be ongoing. There are no scheduled Star Party events planned elsewhere in May. [Read more about Danby Lodge Observatory/Star Party Schedule ]
Time for the final round-up of this current observing season relating to Sunday open nights at the Bruce Observatory. [Read more about Bruce Diary]
In this month's edition:
| Sun | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| Actual | 06:03 | 20:03 |
| Civil Twilight | 05:25 | 20:41 |
| Nautical Twilight | 04:37 | 21:29 |
| Astronomical Twilight | 03:41 | 22:25 |
| Moon | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| 20:02 | 06:12 |
