Sky Notes - May 2026

In this month's edition:

  • Planetary Skylights
  • May Meteors, Aurora & Noctilucent Cloud
  • May Night Sky
  • May 2026 Sky Charts

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Bruce Diary

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]

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 ]

Society Meeting

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]

Events

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 contacted on 07886 069339

Date:
5 April, 2026 - 20:15 to 21:30
Address:
Bruce Observatory, Caedmon School Normandy Site (Whitby School)
Prospect Hill
YO21 1LA Whitby
United Kingdom
GB

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 contacted on 07886 069339

Date:
12 April, 2026 - 20:15 to 21:30
Address:
Bruce Observatory, Caedmon School Normandy Site (Whitby School)
Prospect Hill
YO21 1LA Whitby
United Kingdom
GB

Whitby School, Prospect Hill site, Main block, Room H1 (first along corridor from Hall).

In our monthly meetings, we review the night sky for the upcoming month using a Planetarium program, have talks and presentations on astronomy and space topics, and discuss future events. New members are welcome.

Date:
14 April, 2026 - 19:30 to 21:15
Address:
Room H1, Whitby School - renamed from Caedmon college - Normanby campus
Prospect Hill
YO21 1LA Whitby
United Kingdom
GB