In this month's edition:
- Planetary Skylights
- September Meteors
- Autumnal Equinox
- September 2021 Sky Charts
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A Public Star Party, weather permitting, near the Captain Cook monument on West Cliff.
Planetary Observations.
Having visited Vulpecula and Sagitta (Fox and arrow) in the last 'In Focus' article, we shall complete our tour of the region close by the Summer Triangle with a look at Delphinus - the Dolphin and Equuleus the little horse. [Read more about The Dolphin and Little Horse]
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August is usually our busiest month for star party events and as we had quite a few scheduled expectations were high. So, were there successes or did August's notoriously unpredictable weather scupper proceedings... [Read more about August Events - A retrospective look back. ]
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September can be one of the best months for observing at star party events, but this will depend on weather conditions, hopefully somewhat better than August.
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Events
Date:
7 August, 2021 - 21:00
Address:
Captain Cook Headland
West Cliff
near YO21 3HA
Whitby
United Kingdom
See map: Google Maps
GB
A Public Star Party, weather permitting, near the Captain Cook monument on West Cliff.
Lunar and Planetary Observations.
Date:
14 August, 2021 - 21:00
Address:
Captain Cook Headland
West Cliff
near YO21 3HA
Whitby
United Kingdom
See map: Google Maps
GB
Whitby Regatta events:
Date:
21 August, 2021 - 13:30 to 16:00
Address:
Captain Cook Headland
West Cliff
near YO21 3HA
Whitby
United Kingdom
See map: Google Maps
GB
Public Star Party including a stella tour and observations, Weather permitting, pitch-and-put area behind Archery Green (some way behind the skate park on West Cliff), from 21:00h. (Set-up around 20:30h.)
For parking and loading purposes, we shall be using the narrower parking area (behind the convent) adjacent to the upper pitch and putt area. As usual assistance is very welcome.
Date:
21 August, 2021 - 21:00
Address:
Behind Archery Green (near to Skate Park)
West Cliff
near YO21 3HT
Whitby
United Kingdom
See map: Google Maps
GB
Whitby Regatta events:
Date:
22 August, 2021 - 13:30 to 16:00
Address:
Captain Cook Headland
West Cliff
near YO21 3HA
Whitby
United Kingdom
See map: Google Maps
GB
Public Star Party including a stella tour and observations, Weather permitting, pitch-and-put area behind Archery Green (some way behind the skate park on West Cliff), from 21:00h. (Set-up around 20:30h.)
For parking and loading purposes, we shall be using the narrower parking area (behind the convent) adjacent to the upper pitch and putt area. As usual assistance is very welcome.
Date:
22 August, 2021 - 21:00
Address:
Behind Archery Green (near to Skate Park)
West Cliff
near YO21 3HT
Whitby
United Kingdom
See map: Google Maps
GB
A Public Star Party, weather permitting, near the Captain Cook monument on West Cliff. Welcoming our friends at Folk Week.
Stellar, Lunar and Planetary Observations.
Date:
25 August, 2021 - 20:30
Address:
Captain Cook Headland
West Cliff
near YO21 3HA
Whitby
United Kingdom
See map: Google Maps
GB
This event will be for people staying at the caravan park only. Society members please contact Mark for further details, including times and directions.
Date:
27 August, 2021 - 20:30 to 22:30
Address:
Northcliffe & Seaview Caravan Park
YO22 4LL
United Kingdom
See map: Google Maps
GB
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Moon Phases
Today's Astronomy Times
Whitby, 24 Apr 2024 - 11:28
| Sun | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| Actual | 05:36 | 20:24 |
| Civil Twilight | 04:56 | 21:04 |
| Nautical Twilight | 04:03 | 21:57 |
| Astronomical Twilight | 02:55 | 23:05 |
| Moon | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| 21:30 | 05:34 |