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Offline Ian

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« 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.
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Offline SteveH

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Re: Astronomy
« Reply #1 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............  :-[
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Re: Astronomy
« Reply #2 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
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Re: Astronomy
« Reply #3 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
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Re: Astronomy
« Reply #4 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
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Re: Astronomy
« Reply #5 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
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Re: Astronomy
« Reply #6 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
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Re: Astronomy
« Reply #7 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
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Re: Astronomy
« Reply #8 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
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Re: Astronomy
« Reply #9 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
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