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(more…)Space Station – ISS Passes UK Spring 2019
ISS Long Exposure photo of a visible Space Station – ISS pass over UK Credit: Mark Humpage
Space Station Pass details for the UK – Spring 2019
The International Space Station – ISS is back over UK skies with some great evening passes during March and April 2019.
March 2019 Night Sky Guide – What’s Up In March
March 2019 Night Sky Guide. Welcome to the night sky in March. Winter is almost over and ends with the Spring Equinox toward the end of the month. From then on, nights will become shorter and days longer.
March 2019 is a great month for stargazing. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned stargazer. There is something for all. This guide is suitable those with zero experience upwards.
Read on to find out even more about the night Sky in March 2019.
(more…)SuperMoon – Read All About the February Full Moon.
A Supermoon is a recent term. Often used to describe a full Moon nearer than 360,000 km (224,000 miles) near perigee. Its closest point to earth. The Full Moon can appear larger than usual. Up to 14% compared to when the Moon is at apogee – its furthest point away from Earth.
(more…)February 2019 Night Sky Guide – What’s Up In February
February 2019 Night Sky Guide. Welcome to the night sky in February. This month brings the promise of crisp clear nights (when it isn’t cloudy of course) and maybe even some snow.
February 2019 is certainly a fantastic month for stargazing. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned stargazer. There is something for all. This guide is suitable those with zero experience upwards.
Read on to find out even more about the night Sky in February 2019.
(more…)ISS – International Space Station Passes UK Winter 2019
ISS Long Exposure photo of a visible ISS pass Credit: Mark Humpage
UK ISS Pass details for WINTER 2019
The International Space Station (ISS) is back over UK skies with some great evening passes during January and February 2019.
Sirius – The Multicoloured Star and Why it Twinkles
Sirius – The Multicoloured Twinkling Star
During the winter months and around this time of year. We are able to see the mighty constellation of Orion rise high in the sky. Furthermore, a very bright multicoloured star lies nearby: Sirius – The Dog Star.
Quadrantids 2019 – Best Meteor Shower this Year
The Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2019 is above all others this year the one to watch. In fact, It will probably be the best meteor shower of the year.
But why? “Aren’t the Perseids in August and Geminids in December the best?” I hear you say. They aren’t this year I’m afraid.
Read on to find out why the Quadrantids above all others could be the best meteor shower of 2019
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