Next Meetings
Regular Meetings
When: Normally on the 3rd Thursday of every month, but check back for the confirmed date as it does vary
Time: 20:00
Place: Black Swan, Ockham KT11 1NG
Agenda:
General chat and catch up
Discussion of any questions which are asked, or helping out new starters with scope problems
Observing if it's a clear night
Time: 20:00
Place: Black Swan, Ockham KT11 1NG
Agenda:
General chat and catch up
Discussion of any questions which are asked, or helping out new starters with scope problems
Observing if it's a clear night
Meeting dates for 2025
| Month | Date | Moon Illumination (%) |
|---|---|---|
| January | January 2 | 35% |
| February | February 6 | 50% |
| March | March 6 | 50% |
| April | April 3 | 59% |
| May | May 1 | 35% |
| June | June 5 | 60% |
| July | July 3 | 55% |
| August | August 7 | 95% |
| September | September 4 | 90% |
| October | October 23 | 3% |
| November | November 20 | 0% |
| December | December 18 | 2% |
Possible dark sky weekends
| New Moon Date | Nearest Weekend | Avg. % Illumination (Weekend) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-29 (Wed) | 2025-02-01 to 2025-02-02 | ~12.5% (Waxing Crescent) |
| 2025-02-28 (Fri) | 2025-03-01 to 2025-03-02 | ~5.5% (Waxing Crescent) |
| 2025-03-29 (Sat) | 2025-03-29 to 2025-03-30 | ~2% (Waxing Crescent) |
| 2025-04-27 (Sun) | 2025-04-26 to 2025-04-27 | ~2% (Waning Crescent / New Moon) |
| 2025-05-27 (Tue) | 2025-05-24 to 2025-05-25 | ~10% (Waning Crescent) |
| 2025-06-25 (Wed) | 2025-06-28 to 2025-06-29 | ~12.5% (Waxing Crescent) |
| 2025-07-24 (Thu) | 2025-07-26 to 2025-07-27 | ~9% (Waxing Crescent) |
| 2025-08-23 (Sat) | 2025-08-23 to 2025-08-24 | ~2% (Waxing Crescent) |
| 2025-09-21 (Sun) | 2025-09-20 to 2025-09-21 | ~2% (Waning Crescent / New Moon) |
| 2025-10-21 (Tue) | 2025-10-18 to 2025-10-19 | ~10% (Waning Crescent) |
| 2025-11-20 (Thu) | 2025-11-22 to 2025-11-23 | ~9% (Waxing Crescent) |
| 2025-12-19 (Fri) | 2025-12-20 to 2025-12-21 | ~5.5% (Waxing Crescent) |
Rules
1. Respect people and their equipment
2. Do not touch other peoples' equipment without their permission
3. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
4. No excessive consumption of alcohol
5. No lasers
6. A minimum of 3 people should attend each observation
2. Do not touch other peoples' equipment without their permission
3. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
4. No excessive consumption of alcohol
5. No lasers
6. A minimum of 3 people should attend each observation
