Next Meetings
Regular Meetings
When: 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 2026
The next WAG meeting on October the 8th will be held at the Black Swan Ockham KT11 1NG.
The next WAG meeting on October the 8th will be held at the Black Swan Ockham KT11 1NG.
| Month (New Moon) | Closest Thursday | Moon Illumination (%) |
|---|---|---|
| January | January 15, 2026 | 6% |
| February | February 19, 2026 | 5% |
| March | March 19, 2026 | 1% |
| April | April 16, 2026 | 1% |
| May | May 14, 2026 | 3% |
| June | June 18, 2026 | 9% |
| July | July 16, 2026 | 2% |
| August | August 13, 2026 | 1% |
| September | September 17, 2026 | 38.7% |
| October | October 8, 2026 | 7% |
| November | November 12, 2026 | 7% |
| December | December 10, 2026 | 2% |
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
