Monthly society meetings have now resumed, the next meeting scheduled for Tuesday Nov 3rd. See the main body for details. [Read more about Society Meetings - Society Joining Details and News. ]
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WDAS members manned the Dark Sky Station (DSS) on several Fridays over the prolonged October half term period.
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Whitby Youth Hostel’s two half-term events had contrasting outcomes: concerns about Storm Boeno led to the cancellation of the first on the 24th, while the second, on the 28th, enjoyed partly clear skies. [Read more about Whitby Youth Hostel Events - October 24th and 28th]
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As a new observing season commences it's time to reveiw what may or may not be happening at the Bruce Observatory. [Read more about Bruce Diary]
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On October 16th, society members Keith, Mark and Paul travelled to the Village Hall in Fryup dale, having been invited to host our first star party there. [Read more about Star Party and Presentation - Fryup ]
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Our annual visit to Westerdale, always a highlight, exceeded expectations thanks to unexpected spells of clear sky. [Read more about Westerdale Star Party 2026]
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Inaccurate forecasts disrupted all the scheduled September star parties at West Cliff, and none went ahead—to our great frustration. [Read more about Star Parties - West Cliff - September Report ]
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Society membership fees are listed below for anyone wishing to join. [Read more about WDAS Joining fee for 2026/2027]
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We have a busy October Star Party schedule, with events being held in Westerdale, Fryup and two events at Whitby Youth Hostel - Weather permitting of course.
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WDAS members continued supporting the Dark Sky Station’s (DSS) Wednesday and Friday open days at Danby Lodge. The Sunday afternoon presentations have now ended.
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Moon Phases
Today's Astronomy Times
Whitby, 1 Nov 2026 - 14:36
| Sun | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| Actual | 07:05 | 16:26 |
| Civil Twilight | 06:27 | 17:04 |
| Nautical Twilight | 05:45 | 17:46 |
| Astronomical Twilight | 05:03 | 18:28 |
| Moon | Rise | Set |
|---|---|---|
| 22:16 | 13:59 |