This page is devoted to forthcoming events in Europe 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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| 16 September 2016 | 18:55:27 UT | Penumbral |
| 7 August 2017 | 18:21:38 UT | Partial |
| 27 July 2018 | 20:22:54 UT | Total |
| 21 January 2019 | 05:13:27 UT | Total |
| 16 July 2019 | 21:31:55 UT | Partial |
| 10 January 2020 | 19:11:11 UT | Penumbral |
| 5 June 2020 | 19:26:14 | Penumbral |
Solar Eclipses |
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| 20 March 2015 (last) | 09:35 UT | Partial |
| The next total solar eclipse visible from the UK will not take place until 23 September 2090 | ||
Meteor Showers |
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| 1 - 5 January | Quadrantids | Maximum 3 January |
| 17 July - 24 August | Perseids | Maximum 12 August |
| 14 - 21 November | Leonids | Maximum 17 November |
| 7 - 17 December | Geminids | Maximum 13 December |
Other Events |
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| 11 November 2019 | 15:20 UT | Transit of Mercury |
| 13 November 2032 | 08:54 UT | Transit of Mercury |
| 7 November 2039 | 08:46 UT | Transit of Mercury |
| 7 May 2049 | 14:24 UT | Transit of Mercury |
| 11 December 2117 | 02:48 UT | Transit of Venus |