The International Space Station – ISS is back over UK skies with some great evening passes during September and October 2019.
(more…)ISS Long Exposure photo of a visible Space Station – ISS pass over UK Credit: Mark Humpage
The International Space Station – ISS is back over UK skies with some great evening passes during July 2019.
ISS Long Exposure photo of a visible Space Station – ISS pass over UK Credit: Mark Humpage
The International Space Station – ISS is back over UK skies with some great evening passes during May 2019.
May 2019 Night Sky Guide. Welcome to the night sky in May. The days are getting longer and temperatures higher, well sometimes.
May 2019 is a great month for stargazing. Spring is well underway and Summer is just around the corner. Warmer shorter nights but well worth staying up for. It’s a great time, whether you are a beginner or seasoned stargazer. There is something for all. This guide is suitable those in the northern hemisphere and also helpful for those with zero experience upwards.
Read on to find out even more about the night Sky in May 2019.
(more…)
Please fill in this quick survey if you are interested in attending VirtualAstro events.
This will help us plan when, where and what events to do. We want to get it right and these events are for you!
(more…)ISS Long Exposure photo of a visible Space Station – ISS pass over UK Credit: Mark Humpage
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. 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…)
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…)