Jupiter at opposition: King of the Night Sky!
Jupiter in true color by Hubble’s “Outer Planet Atmospheres Legacy” (OPAL) – January 5 2024. The large reddish oval is...
The Winter Stars: Colour, Brilliance, and Our Place in the Milky Way
On a clear winter’s evening in Northumberland, the night sky can feel unusually rich and dramatic. Even to the unaided...
Shine on, Harvest Moon
As the nights shorten and the autumn cold begins to grip the landscape, one of the most famous lunar spectacles...
Northumberland Autumn Night Sky
Stars and constellations Here is a star map of the sky for mid-October at around 8pm. At this time of...
A World Above – the Art of Cloud Spotting
There is no doubt that Northumbria has more cloudy days than sunny. And whilst it is easy to talk negatively...
Perseid Meteor Shower
Every August, the dark skies of Northumberland play host to a wonderful celestial display. Tiny flecks of cosmic debris light...
The Summer Night Sky
The short nights of June and July never become fully dark in Northumberland. Despite that, there are still celestial wonders...
March Eclipses
March will be an exciting month for skywatchers in the UK, as two eclipses—one lunar and one solar—take place within...
Cosmic Love Stories!
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love in all its forms, but did you know that the universe is...
Orion, the Hunter
A couple of years ago I was waiting outside Ingram Village Hall for our guests to arrive for an evening...
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