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5 planets will align across the night sky on 28 March 2023

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:42 pm
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by modelsbynight » Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:57 pm

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I have to assume everyone here has heard of this event which is suppose to occur tonight and I guess a few days before and after as well.

I don't...

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Hopefully your skies will be clear enough to see all or part of it

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Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:42 pm
Jupiter & Venus Feb 24th to March 6th

Last post by Makuser « Sun Feb 26, 2023 7:10 pm
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by Thefatkitty » Fri Feb 24, 2023 10:46 pm

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Hey all, hope you're good :D

Last clear skies I've had (day or night) was Valentines day for the Sun. 10 days; I'm stressing... Tried for today; the...

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Hi Mark. Thanks for the reminder of this great viewing event for the next few days. We have had some warmer sunny weather here for the last few days...

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Sun Feb 26, 2023 7:10 pm
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)

Last post by OzEclipse « Mon Feb 13, 2023 7:11 am
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by Chich » Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:13 pm
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Not expected to be as showy as Neowise was and you will need dark skies and bino/scope but it will be high in the north.

Of all the things in the...

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That's not the best direction for me but seeing is forecast to be average which is the best sky conditions I've had in six weeks so will plan to be...
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Mon Feb 13, 2023 7:11 am
Asteroid 2023 BU flyby Earth tomorrow!!!!

Last post by helicon « Sat Feb 04, 2023 7:37 pm
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by OzEclipse » Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:21 pm

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The small asteroid 2023 BU will pass close by Earth at 00:00UT on Jan 27

:sprefac: Described as being the size of a Giraffe(? go figure)...

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Thanks Dave. A bit too close for comfort. I guess we have to worry about Apophis coming up here in a few years...actually April 13, 2029. It's 1100...

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Last post by helicon
Sat Feb 04, 2023 7:37 pm
2015 RN35 flying past an Earth near you

Last post by OzEclipse « Fri Dec 16, 2022 9:24 am
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by OzEclipse » Thu Dec 15, 2022 12:53 pm

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The NEO asteroid 2015 RN35 is currently flying past Earth. It’s the size of one of the pyramids and a bit brighter than Pluto. From Australia it’s...

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My friend Jonathan Bradshaw (from Brisbane) and goes by the handle Astrojunk, posted this video of the NEO
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He doesn't say but it's probably...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Fri Dec 16, 2022 9:24 am
Geminid meteor shower

Last post by Makuser « Tue Dec 13, 2022 9:38 pm
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by Rasalgethi » Tue Dec 13, 2022 8:02 am

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The Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight. It might be possible to catch a few before the Moon gets too high. And some of the brighter ones after that.

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Hello Rasalgethi. Thanks for the reminder about the Geminids meteor shower. All we need now are some clear skies.

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Last post by Makuser
Tue Dec 13, 2022 9:38 pm
Rare Mars occultation Dec 7th-8th!

Last post by pakarinen « Fri Dec 09, 2022 12:48 pm
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by KathyNS » Mon Nov 28, 2022 11:14 pm

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This is going to be a once in a lifetime event! Not just any Mars occultation.

This time only, the Sun, Earth, Moon, and Mars will all be in a...

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A couple ppl in my club rode out the clouds here and got some good views. I wasn't patient enough to sit and watch the sky the whole time. Maybe next...

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Last post by pakarinen
Fri Dec 09, 2022 12:48 pm
2023 Calendar

Last post by Baurice « Sun Dec 04, 2022 1:55 pm

by Baurice » Sun Dec 04, 2022 1:55 pm

New dates added to my calendar for June and October:

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Sun Dec 04, 2022 1:55 pm
Jet Propulsion Lab Dec. Guide

Last post by Frankskywatcher « Fri Dec 02, 2022 1:33 pm

by Frankskywatcher » Fri Dec 02, 2022 1:33 pm

Here it is from JPL

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Fri Dec 02, 2022 1:33 pm
Calendar for 2023

Last post by Baurice « Sun Nov 27, 2022 1:07 pm

by Baurice » Sun Nov 27, 2022 1:07 pm

I have populated the known astronomical events for 2023 but will add any that I might found out about nearer the time, such as near Earth asteroids...

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Sun Nov 27, 2022 1:07 pm
Total Lunar Eclipse on November 8th

Last post by JayTee « Tue Nov 08, 2022 8:13 pm
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by OzEclipse » Sun Oct 30, 2022 11:37 pm

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Total Lunar Eclipse
A total lunar eclipse will occur at next full moon in two weeks on Tuesday 8th November.
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North...

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It was fricking 19°F (-7C) this morning! My body just said NO. So I watched it using my Mark I eyeball inside my warm home.

I will say, it was a...

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Last post by JayTee
Tue Nov 08, 2022 8:13 pm
Annular Solar Eclipse - one year to plan

Last post by kt4hx « Mon Oct 17, 2022 4:04 pm

by kt4hx » Mon Oct 17, 2022 4:04 pm

There will be an annular solar eclipse in the western U.S., across the Yucatan Peninsula and into South America on October 14, 2023. See the below...

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Mon Oct 17, 2022 4:04 pm
Occultation Prediction Website

Last post by dcrowson « Sat Sep 10, 2022 4:35 pm
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by JayTee » Fri Aug 26, 2022 7:00 pm

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I just came across this website. It's fun to use and appears to give accurate information about your location.

Give it a try:

Cheers,

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I also have a website that give worldwide predictions of stars brighter than 4th mag and planets for 2022.
Currently working on predictions for 2023....

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Sat Sep 10, 2022 4:35 pm
August 27 - Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation.

Last post by helicon « Thu Aug 25, 2022 8:27 pm
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by Gordon » Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:45 pm

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The planet Mercury reaches greatest eastern elongation of 27.3 degrees from the Sun. This is the best time to view Mercury since it will be at its...

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We're getting close to the date, need to make sure I am paying attention on Saturday.

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Last post by helicon
Thu Aug 25, 2022 8:27 pm
August 27 - New Moon.

Last post by Gordon « Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:43 pm

by Gordon » Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:43 pm

The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 08:17 UTC. This is the...

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Last post by Gordon
Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:43 pm
August 14 - Saturn at Opposition.

Last post by Gordon « Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:42 pm

by Gordon » Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:42 pm

The ringed planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. It will be brighter than any other time...

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Last post by Gordon
Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:42 pm
August 12, 13 - Perseids Meteor Shower.

Last post by Gordon « Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:41 pm

by Gordon » Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:41 pm

The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle,...

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Last post by Gordon
Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:41 pm
August 12 - Full Moon, Supermoon.

Last post by Gordon « Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:39 pm

by Gordon » Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:39 pm

The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 01:36 UTC....

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Last post by Gordon
Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:39 pm
July 28, 29 - Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower.

Last post by Gordon « Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:38 pm

by Gordon » Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:38 pm

The Delta Aquarids is an average shower that can produce up to 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by debris left behind by comets...

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Last post by Gordon
Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:38 pm
July 28 - New Moon.

Last post by Gordon « Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:36 pm

by Gordon » Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:36 pm

The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 17:55 UTC. This is the...

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Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:36 pm
READ FIRST!!

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by Gordon » Mon Jul 18, 2022 7:27 pm

Please take a moment to read through the following instructions so your Astronomical event posting will display correctly.

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