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Members' Lounge => Hobbies and Interests => Topic started by: Ian on June 06, 2023, 12:05:58 pm

Title: Astronomy
Post by: Ian on June 06, 2023, 12:05:58 pm

Over the past few nights Venus has been appearing  in the West, over the Carneddau, incredibly bright and stunning to see.

Title: Re: Astronomy
Post by: SteveH on June 06, 2023, 01:59:33 pm

My dilemma now, is do I tell Mrs H. that my knowledgeable explanation of the Space Station the other night, was BS............  :-[

Title: Re: Astronomy
Post by: Hugo on October 08, 2024, 09:44:48 am

Draconids meteor shower to peak on Tuesday night
The annual Draconid meteor shower is visible this year until 10 October in the northern hemisphere and will peak on the evening of 8 October.

The meteors, which are sometimes referred to as shooting stars, will appear as streaks of light in the evening sky.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/c17lzk08l0eo

Title: Re: Astronomy
Post by: Hugo on October 13, 2024, 05:23:58 pm

Once-in-a-lifetime view: Catch Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS tonight before it disappears for 80,000 years
An Oort Cloud comet that may once have been seen by Neanderthals will make its first close approach to Earth in mid-October, but it won't be back for 80,000 years


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/once-lifetime-view-catch-comet-30132119

Title: Re: Astronomy
Post by: Hugo on January 01, 2025, 02:43:09 pm

Seven celestial events to look out for in 2025
It is a brand new year and if you are a stargazer there are some wonderful celestial events for you to get excited about.



https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/cy470ye4wn8o

Title: Re: Astronomy
Post by: Hugo on January 03, 2025, 10:21:59 pm

Blue fireball Quadrantid meteor display - how to see up to 120 shooting stars an hour this weekend
The Quadrantid meteor shower is among the strongest and most consistent of the year giving people the chance to see up to 120 meteors every hour on a clear night


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/blue-fireball-quadrantit-meteor-display-30705039

Title: Re: Astronomy
Post by: Hugo on February 18, 2025, 02:08:53 pm

When to see stunning 'Blood Moon' as rare lunar eclipse to take place in just weeks
A partial lunar eclipse - also known as a Blood Moon - will be visible from the UK on March 14, turning the Moon into spectacular shades of red and pink, according to the Royal Observatory


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/see-stunning-blood-moon-rare-31028419

Title: Re: Astronomy
Post by: Hugo on February 27, 2025, 06:28:31 pm

Parade of planets to line up across night sky

Skywatchers are in for a treat as seven planets - Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn will all be briefly visible in the evening sky.




https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cvgee941zz6o

Title: Re: Astronomy
Post by: Hugo on March 25, 2025, 10:21:51 am

The spectacular swirl in the sky seen from North Wales that amazed stargazers
The Met Office said it had received many reports about the sight



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/spectacular-swirl-sky-seen-north-31272894

Title: Re: Astronomy
Post by: Hugo on March 25, 2025, 10:42:59 am

Spiral in the sky likely to be from SpaceX launch

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c241073v66jo

Title: Re: Astronomy
Post by: Hugo on September 01, 2025, 05:32:57 pm

Northern lights to dazzle Wales tonight as 'cannibal' solar storm arrives
More displays are likely tomorrow as well


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/northern-lights-dazzle-wales-tonight-32388897

Title: Re: Astronomy
Post by: Hugo on November 10, 2025, 01:46:28 pm

Met Office issues UK Northern Lights alert amid 'strong' geomagnetic storm
An X1.7 sun flare was recorded yesterday followed by another flare this morning, raising the prospect of 'visible aurora'


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/met-office-issues-uk-northern-32845586