Scorpius Returns
In this image the three brightest objects in the sky are, from left to right, Venus, the moon and Jupiter. But look carefully to the…
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Tag: sunset
Sun Dogs and Leaping Lambs
I’m just back from an evening stroll in the Peak District, catching the last of the sun. On my walk I met some leaping lambs…
Sharpening Skills at the Start and End of the Day
Just before you see the sun rise in the morning or just after it has set for you in the evening, try to work out…
The Equinox. It’s as clear as night and day.
When does the line between day and night become vertical? By which I mean, when does it run from the North Pole straight down to…
Chankillo and the Solar Triangle
In the desert of western Peru there are the remnants of a civilization that still holds many mysteries. Archaeoastromomers are able to deduce a few…
Sunrise and Sunset Direction
It would be true to say that I would not be writing this blog if the sun rose in the same place each day. I…
The Supermoon
Just managed to snap the ‘supermoon’ as it rose above the woodland to the east of me. This photo was taken tonight at 19.03 GMT.…
Marine Studios
A belated thank you to everyone who came to my talk at the Marine Studios in Margate a week ago, and another thanks to those…
Not Quite Full Moon Rising
Another very enjoyable Beginner’s Guide to Natural Navigation course at West Dean College on Saturday. There were sailors, walkers, a forager and an army officer…