Astronomical Events
This page is devoted to forthcoming events in the United Kingdom that may interest you.
The definitions of some of the terms used below can be found on the Astronomical Terms page
Lunar Eclipses |
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10 December 2011 |
11:31 - 17:31 UT |
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28 November 2012 |
12:12 - 16:53 UT |
Penumbral |
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Solar Eclipses |
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20 March 2015 |
09:35 UT |
Partial |
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The next total solar eclipse visible from the UK will not take place until 23 September 2090 |
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Meteor Showers |
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1 - 5 January |
Quadrantids |
Maximum 3 January |
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17 July - 24 August |
Perseids |
Maximum 12 August |
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14 - 21 November |
Leonids |
Maximum 17 November |
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7 - 17 December |
Geminids |
Maximum 13 December |
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Other Events |
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September/October |
Kelling Heath, Norfolk |
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2012 |
Transit of Venus |
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