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Occultation: Moon & Messier 45

The Moon at perigee 2026 Apogee Dates(Moon Furthest from Earth) 2026 Perigee Dates(Moon Closest to Earth)

Overnight: the Moon progressively moves across the M45 region.

Full Moon

Daylight Savings – Winter Months: It reverses the spring adjustment, bringing the country back to its baseline solar time for the winter months.o– Brighter Mornings: Moving the clock back provides an extra hour of daylight in the early morning during … Continue reading →

Moon Near Saturn

Venus at inferior solar conjunction

Orionids

The Moon’s Jewelled Handle (Photo above The Jewelled Handle ~ Image by Derek Rowley)o

British Deaf Astronomical AssociationooooAutumn Equinox Sky CampMonday 4th October – Monday 12th October 2026ooooWeybourne, North Norfolkoooooooo Click here to readthe report and view the photos oooo