Welcome to Shine Radio Sky Watch, a monthly summary of night sky events for stargazers in and around Petersfield.

Our town and surrounding area has the distinction of being located in the South Downs National Park which is designated an International Dark Sky Reserve. That means we don't have far to go to enjoy the wonders of the night sky and there's always something of interest coming up every month. 'Sky Watch' shows you when and where to look!

During May the nights are distinctly shorter in our part of the world. The Sun sets around 9pm and rises again before 6am. You'll need to either be out late or very early to observe the night sky, but at least the conditions are warmer and less cloudy than previous months!

This year, on May 6th, is uniquely distinguished by the coronation of King Charles the 3rd.  So what better opportunity to take a look at the constellation of the Northern Crown and the star dubbed Charles' Heart? Here's how to find them...

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