On Thursday, 19/3/2026, after sunset (6:16 pm GMT), one of the youngest crescent moons (16.9 hours old) will be visible from the UK before most of the world. One of the best locations in Yorkshire to spot it is Sutton Bank near Thirsk (UK), which is 1000 ft (300m) high with a clear view of the western horizon. We hope to find the crescent moon with the help of optical aids and then see it with the naked eye. If you wish to join us, please email us for further information [Email]. (Technical Data: Moon Age at sunset: 16.9 hrs; Alt: 7°; Elong: 8°; Illum: 0.6%; Lag: 60 mins; HMNAO Code: C)

What’s Up! Mar 2026 (A monthly look at astronomical events in the sky & on Earth)

The York Astronomical Society was founded in 1972 and became a registered charity (no. 1174488) in 2017. Its observatory is at Beetle Bank Farm and the Society aims to demonstrate, educate and promote the subjects of astronomy and spaceflight in the York area. We hold regular public meetings with and hosts regular star parties.

An Introduction to the YAS Observatory at Beetle Bank Farm

What’s visible tonight – a useful website giving details of the night sky, with rising and setting times of the moon and planets

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