Author Archives: Derek

A simple smartphone capture, showing that you can enjoy the night sky with whatever camera you have.

ooooMinimum brightness times for Algol Minima Well-placed for UK Observers in September 2026 Minimum brightness time for Algol (BST) Wednesday 2nd 03:13 / 3.13am Saturday 5th 00:02 / 12.02 am Tuesday 22nd 04:56 / 4.56 am Friday 25th 01:45 / … Continue reading →

The Moon passes Saturn

Mars in a line with Castor & Pollux

ooooMinimum brightness times for Algol Minima Well-placed for UK Observers in September 2026 Minimum brightness time for Algol (BST) Wednesday 2nd 03:13 / 3.13am Saturday 5th 00:02 / 12.02 am Tuesday 22nd 04:56 / 4.56 am Friday 25th 01:45 / … Continue reading →

Autumn Equinox

Challenging!

ooooMinimum brightness times for Algol Minima Well-placed for UK Observers in September 2026 Minimum brightness time for Algol (BST) Wednesday 2nd 03:13 / 3.13am Saturday 5th 00:02 / 12.02 am Tuesday 22nd 04:56 / 4.56 am Friday 25th 01:45 / … Continue reading →

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

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