Sky Watch by Geoff Burt

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

July; and it's holiday season in the 'Petersphere'! People are heading to the beaches, either here in the UK or overseas. Did you know there's an astronomical link to the tides?

With July's Full Moon occurring on the 3rd, this is the first in a sequence of four 'Supermoons' and during the Summer season you can't miss the prominent asterism called the Summer Triangle, with Vega being one of the brightest stars in the whole sky.

Find out more and make the most of our unique dark skies with Shine Radio written by Petersphere resident and astronomical expert Geoff Burt. 

Listen to Sky Watch every month for magical star-gazing on your doorstep.

Clear skies and happy stargazing!

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The much-anticipated ‘new’ Annie Jones restaurant has just opened on Lavant Street and Claire and Joff bring you all the news in this week’s P pod from owner Dom Humphries, Andy the Chef - and Annie Jones, herself, tells the story of how the original restaurant began.

There's also a trip to Merritts Meadow and a look to the night sky with Sky Watch.

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

The Summer Solstice occurs on the 21st of June and there's a mysterious local connection. Listen to this month’s Sky Watch to find out what it is and why we need to travel way back in time.

Make the most of our unique dark skies with Shine Radio written by Petersphere resident and astronomical expert Geoff Burt. 

Listen to Sky Watch every month for magical star-gazing on your doorstep.

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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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Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch to help us make the most of our unique dark skies.

As we move into Spring, learn how the moon determines the date of Easter, how you can spot Leo, which planets are visible through April and why this month means you might spot some meteors.

Let Sky Watch open up the wonder of the Petersphere night sky for magical star-gazing on your doorstep.

Geoff Burt has been an active member of the Hampshire Astronomical Group, is a mentor for the Open University 'Moons of our Solar System' online course and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society in 2009.

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Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, every month Shine Radio will present a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies.

March welcomes the transition from Winter to Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the Moon will reach Full phase on the 6th.  Known as the 'Lenten Moon' it will be the last one before the Spring Equinox.  March is also the last opportunity to view the Winter constellation of Orion the Hunter before it sets in the west with the sunset.  Look out this month also for Venus and Jupiter and even a glimpse of the International Space Station.

Sky Watch will open up the wonder of the Petersphere night sky for magical star-gazing on your doorstep.

Geoff Burt has been an active member of the Hampshire Astronomical Group, is a mentor for the Open University 'Moons of our Solar System' online course and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society in 2009.

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