Posted by KeighleyAstro on Mar 30, 2026 in Main |

The planets Venus and Jupiter adorn the winter constellations that are now setting in the west. In the east, three bright stars ride high this month, the principal players in the spring constellations. Leading the way is Regulus, with Spica to the lower left, and orange Arcturus in the constellation of Bootes lying above. April also sees the seasonal change...

Posted by KeighleyAstro on Mar 7, 2026 in Main |

It was a combination of astronomical events and geology that was the subject of the presentation delivered by Mr Neil Taylor FRAS at the February meeting of Keighley Astronomical Society. The subject has been a big personal interestof Mr Taylor’s for several years and in 2018 he had his work published under the title “The Limousin asteroid impact of the...

Posted by KeighleyAstro on Mar 1, 2026 in Main |

This month will give you a few reasons to celebrate. Spring is on its way. On the 20th we have the vernal equinox. After that date the days become longer than the nights. This is followed on the 29th of March when British summer times starts and it will be around 8 pm before it becomes dark. The two most brilliant planets Venus and Jupiter, dominate this...