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Perseid Meteor Shower – don’t miss the best meteor show of the year!
One of the brightest meteor showers of the year can be seen over the next few nights. The annual Perseid Meteor Shower should be especially visible this year, due to the new moon (when no/little light...
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Will you see the double moon this year?
The short answer is “no – you won’t see a double moon this year, or any year.” Unfortunately this is a hoax that’s been circulating for the last 12 years or so, and asks the question “will the Moon and...
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The Moon with Saturn and Antares in the September Sky
If you look in the western sky tonight after sunset, look for two bright stars close to the Moon, forming a triangle shape. What you’re actually seeing is the red super giant Antares and the planet...
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Super Blood Moon September 2015
The closest super moon of the year is happening over the night of 27th/28th September. It will coincide with a total eclipse of the moon too. Quick Navigation Countdown to the supermoon lunar...
View ArticleDraconid Meteor Shower – see it tonight
If you look in the north western sky tonight just after sunset, the Draconid meteor shower will be visible. You may also be lucky enough to see some tomorrow night too. Quick Navigation Where can I see...
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Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Mercury in the morning sky before sunrise during...
Quick Navigation Use the Video to help spot the planetsJupiter and Venus ConjunctionSummary Tomorrow morning, Saturday 17th October, Jupiter and Mars will be in conjunction (appearing to be in the...
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Geminid Meteor Shower
The annual Geminid Meteor Shower can be seen each year, between the 7th and 17th of December. Quick Navigation When is the best time to see itHow do I see the GeminidsWhy are they called the...
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ISS FAQs
Where is the ISS right nowIf you're asking yourself, where is the ISS right now, then the charts below show you where it is now, where it was 90 minutes ago, and where it will be 90 minutes from...
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ISS on Christmas Eve – or is it Santa’s Sleigh?
The ISS (International Space Station - or is it the International Santa Sleigh) is a wonderful site to see in the night sky.This Christmas Eve 2015, if you want to encourage your little ones to settle...
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Planetary Alignment 2016
Quick Navigation When can I see the Planetary Alignment 2016What will I see first when the planets alignWhat do I need to see the 5 planets align Tomorrow, 20th January, for the next month, you will...
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Aurora Borealis and a Meteor over Ross-shire
Brian Palmer took this beautiful picture of the aurora borealis over Ross-shire, Highland last night. Brian Palmer Aurora Borealis and a Meteor over Ross-shire Another picture taken from the same...
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Aurora Borealis New Years Eve by Lone Kiter
Lone Kiter Aurora Borealis 31st December 2015 What a stunning post by Lone Kiter. This image of the Aurora Borealis was taken on New Years Eve 2015 at Portsoy, on the Moray Firth, north-east of...
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Milky Way and a Meteor Shower by Lone Kiter
Milky Way and a meteor by Lone Kite Wow - the Milky Way and a meteor at the same time - taken at Whitehills, Aberdeenshire by Lone Kiter.Please like and share this stunning picture.All the best,...
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Jupiter in Opposition – best time to see Jupiter
The best time to see Jupiter, is now. Jupiter is in Opposition to the Sun - meaning the Earth stands right between these two celestial objects, so Jupiter is highly visible with the naked eye from dusk...
View ArticleHow to photograph the aurora borealis
Pointing your camera at the sky and clicking, will likely not give you great results. Some of the tips below may help you when trying to photograph the aurora borealis and other night sky objects.These...
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How to photograph the aurora using a Canon EOS 450D
Daf Smith, a member of the group Aurora Research Scotland, recorded a quick video showing the settings he uses on his Canon EOS 450D to photograph the aurora borealis.Please check it out below: Canon...
View ArticleBest place to see the northern lights
The map below shows some of the best places to see the northern lights or aurora borealis.It is by no means an exhaustive list, but for the Aurora Research group, it's where we direct people to if they...
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How to photograph the Aurora with different cameras
The basics of exposure applies to all cameras, and there are no exact settings specific to a particular model of camera to enable you to capture this phenomenan. So you if you want to learn how to take...
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Will we see a green moon this year
There are many stories about a green moon being visible this month. I'm sorry to say, it's not true. Quick Navigation What's the suggested cause of the moon turning greenPlanetary AlignmentUranusBut I...
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Lyrid Meteor Shower – how many meteors do you want to see?
Have you ever seen a meteor? How many do you want to see this April? The Lyrid Meteor Shower is an annual event which is viewable by people, particularly in the northern hemisphere. What's more - you...
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