A monthly look at astronomical events in the sky and on Earth
Compiled and written by Steve Sawyer
Welcome to the first edition of What’s Up! for 2026
2025 was another brilliant year for astronomy. I hope you all managed to catch a peek of the Aurora over the last year.
2026 looks like being another great year for astronomy. Here are some of the highlights we can look forward to.
Calendar of 2026 Astronomical Events
Here is the month-by-month breakdown of confirmed celestial highlights for your 2026 calendar.
- January
- Jan 10: Jupiter at Opposition. The King of Planets is at its brightest and closest to Earth for the year, visible all night in the constellation Gemini.
- Jan 3: Quadrantid Meteor Shower peaks, but the Full Moon will wash out most faint meteors.
- February
- Feb 17: Annular Solar Eclipse. A “Ring of Fire” eclipse occurs, but it is visible only from remote Antarctica. Southern parts of Africa and South America may see a partial eclipse.
- Feb 19: Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation (Evening), offering a good chance to spot the elusive planet after sunset.
- March
- Mar 3: Total Lunar Eclipse. A “Blood Moon” will be visible from the Americas, the Pacific, and parts of Asia.
- April
- Apr 22: Lyrid Meteor Shower. A favorable year for the Lyrids; the Moon will be a crescent (27% illuminated), leaving dark skies for spotting meteors.
- May
- May 5: Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower. Viewing will be challenging this year as the shower peaks near a bright waning gibbous Moon (84% illuminated).
- June
- Jun 21: Summer Solstice. The longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Note: Planetary alignments are quieter this month, making it a good time for deep-sky observation of the Milky Way core.
- July
- Jul 30: Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower. Conditions are poor due to a nearly Full Moon (98% illuminated) interfering with the peak.
- August
- Aug 12: Total Solar Eclipse. The astronomical event of the year! The Moon’s shadow sweeps across Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain. It is the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe since 1999.
- Aug 12-13: Perseid Meteor Shower. A perfect setup! The shower peaks during a New Moon (0% illumination), offering ideal dark skies for one of the year’s most prolific displays.
- September
- Sep 26: Neptune at Opposition. The distant blue ice giant is closest to Earth, visible with telescopes in the constellation Pisces.
- October
- Oct 4: Saturn at Opposition. The Ringed Planet is at its best, shining brightly opposite the Sun. Its rings will appear nearly edge-on, appearing as a thin line.
- November
- Nov 25: Supermoon. The Full Moon arrives at perigee, appearing slightly larger and brighter than average.
- Nov 25: Uranus at Opposition.
- December
- Dec 23: Closest Supermoon of 2026. The year ends with the largest Full Moon of the year, just days before the holidays.
The Headline Event: The Great European Eclipse
The absolute “must-see” event of the year arrives on August 12, 2026.
- Total Solar Eclipse: For the first time in years, the Moon’s dark umbral shadow will touch the European mainland. The path of totality sweeps across Greenland, western Iceland, and northern Spain.
- Why it’s special: This event ends a dry spell for total solar eclipses in the region and occurs during the height of summer travel. The solar cycle is also expected to remain active into 2026, meaning the Sun’s corona could appear particularly spiked and dramatic during totality.
This Months and Upcoming York Astro Presentations
Upcoming events to put in your diary
Plenty on this month as well as the York Astro convention taking place on the 24th. For full details of the speakers and schedule :- YorkAstro Convention 2026 .
There are not many tickets left! So book now!
| Date | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 02/01/2026 | Members Evening – Short Talks | YAS Members |
| 16/01/2026 | Subject to be confirmed | Dave Armeson |
| 24/01/2026 | YorkAstro Convention 2026 | 5 Talks + lunch |
For further details see the events page Astronomy Presentations by guest speakers | York Astro and our Facebook group (20+) The York Astronomical Society Chat Group | Facebook
So what’s on this month?
Northern Sky
An artistic view of the Northern night sky
The northern sky in January is anchored by the circumpolar constellations, which remain visible throughout the night. Ursa Major stands nearly vertically in the northeast, while Ursa Minor hangs below Polaris, the Pole Star, in the north. For those at higher latitudes, the head of Draco and its bright star Eltanin may be glimpsed low on the northern horizon, though clear conditions are usually required to distinguish them from the haze.
High overhead, near the zenith for mid-latitude observers, lies the constellation Auriga, the Charioteer. Its dominant star is the brilliant yellow-gold Capella, which sits near a small triangle of fainter stars known as “the Kids.” Together with Elnath, the northernmost star of Taurus, Auriga forms a large, distinct pentagon shape that occupies the high sky, bridging the gap between the northern polar stars and the zodiacal constellations.
To the northwest, the distinctive “W” shape of Cassiopeia and the house-shaped Cepheus are prominent features. Lower in the west, observers can spot Perseus—home to the famous variable star Algol—and Andromeda, while the Great Square of Pegasus sinks towards the horizon. Meanwhile, the bright summer stars Deneb and Vega may still be visible skirting the northern horizon, offering a fleeting reminder of the warmer seasons.
Southern Sky
An artistic view of the southern night sky
The southern sky is dominated by the majestic figure of Orion, the Hunter, which serves as the centrepiece of the winter night. This constellation is instantly recognizable by the three stars of Orion’s Belt, framed by the reddish supergiant Betelgeuse and the brilliant bluish-white Rigel. Hanging just south of the belt is the “sword,” where the central point is actually the Orion Nebula—a hazy region of star formation that reveals the four stars of the Trapezium cluster when viewed through binoculars.
Orion acts as a celestial signpost for the surrounding constellations. Following the line of the belt to the northwest leads directly to Taurus the Bull, marked by the orange-tinted star Aldebaran and the V-shaped Hyades star cluster. Just beyond them lies the Pleiades (or Seven Sisters), a stunning group of bluish-white stars that is one of the most beautiful sights in the sky for naked-eye or binocular observers.
Tracing the line of Orion’s belt in the opposite direction, to the southeast, points the way to Sirius in Canis Major, the brightest star in the entire night sky. To the south of Orion winds the long river constellation Eridanus, which stretches far down towards the southern horizon. While the second-brightest star, Canopus, lies almost due south of Sirius, it sits too low for most northern observers, leaving Sirius unrivaled in this dazzling sector of the heavens.
January 2026 Calendar
| Date | Time (UT) | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 01 | 21:43 | Moon at Perigee | Distance: 360,348 km |
| Jan 03 | 10:03 | Full Moon | |
| Jan 03 | 17:15 | Earth at Perihelion | Closest approach to Sun (0.9833 AU) |
| Jan 03 | 22:01 | Moon & Jupiter | Jupiter 3.7°S of Moon (mag −2.7) |
| Jan 03 | Night | Quadrantid Meteors | Peak of shower (Moon interference likely) |
| Jan 04 | 03:28 | Moon & Pollux | Pollux 3.0°N of Moon |
| Jan 04 | — | Comet 24P Closest Approach | 0.6 AU from Earth |
| Jan 06 | 16:20 | Moon & Regulus | Regulus 0.5°S of Moon |
| Jan 10 | 08:34 | Jupiter at Opposition | Best view of the year (mag −2.7) |
| Jan 10 | 15:48 | Last Quarter Moon | |
| Jan 10 | 23:50 | Moon & Spica | Spica 1.6°N of Moon |
| Jan 13 | 20:48 | Moon at Apogee | Distance: 405,437 km |
| Jan 14 | 19:28 | Moon & Antares | Antares 0.6°N of Moon |
| Jan 18 | 19:52 | New Moon | Cycle resets |
| Jan 23 | 12:31 | Moon & Saturn | Saturn 4.3°S of Moon (mag 1.0) |
| Jan 26 | 04:47 | First Quarter Moon | |
| Jan 27 | 21:07 | Moon & Pleiades | Pleiades cluster 1.1°S of Moon |
| Jan 29 | 21:53 | Moon at Perigee | Distance: 365,878 km |
| Jan 31 | 02:31 | Moon & Jupiter | Jupiter 3.8°S of Moon |
| Jan 31 | 13:45 | Moon & Pollux | Pollux 3.0°N of Moon |
This table captures the astronomical events for January, including phases of the moon, planetary alignments, and other notable occurrences.
Sky Maps
Looking South on the 15th at 22:00
Looking North on the 15th at 22:00
The two charts above show all DSOs of magnitude 6.0 or brighter. They are both taken from
SkyViewCafe.com and correct for the 15th of the month. For a clickable list of Messier objects with images, use the Wikipedia link.
Januarys Sky Guide
The Sun
☀️ Solar Forecast – January 2026
Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Centre (SWPC) | Data: 27-Day & 45-Day Outlook (Issued 29-30 Dec 2025)
As we enter 2026, the Sun remains in its active “Solar Maximum” phase of Cycle 25. This month offers a clear divide for observers: a very active opening week for sunspot hunting, followed by a mid-month surge in geomagnetic activity that could provide the best aurora chances of the winter so far.
🌌 Aurora Watch: Two High-Probability Windows
The Kp Index (the scale for geomagnetic activity) indicates two primary periods where the Earth’s magnetic field will be disturbed by solar wind streams.
1. New Year Activity: 1 – 4 January
- Forecast: Kp 4 (Unsettled to Active).
- Details: The year begins with a steady stream of solar wind. While Kp 4 is just below the storm threshold, observers in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the far north of England should stay alert for displays, particularly as the nights are at their longest.
2. Mid-Month Storm Alert: 17 – 18 January
- Forecast: Kp 5 (G1 Minor Geomagnetic Storm).
- Details: This is the strongest predicted event for January. A recurring coronal hole high-speed stream (CH HSS) is expected to buffet Earth’s magnetosphere. Conveniently, this coincides with the New Moon (18 Jan), meaning the absence of moonlight will provide the perfect dark-sky backdrop for spotting the Northern Lights.
☀️ Solar Activity: Sunspot & Radio Flux Trends
For those using solar telescopes or Baader filters, the 10.7cm Radio Flux (a proxy for sunspot complexity) shows a “double peak” trend this month.
- The Early Peak (1 – 3 Jan): The month opens with high activity levels, with a predicted flux of 160–165 sfu. This suggests several large, complex sunspot groups will be visible on the solar disk as the year begins.
- The Mid-Month Lull: Activity is forecast to dip significantly between 13 – 16 January, with the flux dropping to a monthly low of 115 sfu. During this time, the solar disk may appear much “quieter” with fewer active regions.
- The Late Surge (23 – 25 Jan): Solar activity is expected to ramp up again towards the month’s end, returning to 175–185 sfu. This indicates a new set of active regions rotating into view from the Sun’s eastern limb.
📊 January 2026 Key Dates at a Glance
| Period | Event | Observation Priority |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 3 Jan | High Solar Flux (165 sfu) | Solar Imaging: Complex sunspot groups likely. |
| 1 – 4 Jan | Kp 4 Activity | Aurora: High-latitude viewing. |
| 17 – 18 Jan | Kp 5 (G1 Storm) | Aurora Peak: Best chance for UK-wide sightings. |
| 23 – 25 Jan | High Solar Flux (185 sfu) | Solar Imaging: Significant new activity expected. |
Safety Reminder: Never look at the Sun directly without professional solar filters. Permanent eye damage can occur instantly.
📊 January Visual Forecast
The chart below highlights the correlation between the storm threshold (red line) and the predicted Kp peaks.
Auroa Forecasts
A bit US centred but still useful
Aurora Dashboard (Experimental) | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center
And our own Met-office have an excellent space weather forecast page here Space Weather – Met Office
The Moon
January Lunar Calendar
Januarys moon calendar from Sky View Café (skyviewcafe.com)
A full yearly lunar calendar can be found here :-
https://www.mooninfo.org/moon-phases/2026.html
Moon Feature
Montes Caucasus
The Montes Caucasus is a rugged mountain range on the Moon that presents one of the most dramatic “clair-obscur” (light and shadow) effects in the solar system. This phenomenon, captured in the NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) on 19 December 2025, occurs when the rising Sun at the Moon’s first quarter phase casts exaggerated, spire-like shadows across the lunar surface.
🏔️ Physical Characteristics of the Range
- Dimensions and Height: The range stretches approximately 445 km (some observers estimate up to 550 km) in length. Its highest peaks tower up to 6 kilometres (approx. 19,000 feet) above the surrounding lava plains.
- Location: It forms a massive, wedge-shaped highland strip that partially divides Mare Imbrium (Sea of Showers) to the west from Mare Serenitatis (Sea of Serenity) to the east.
- Origin: Geologically, it is considered a continuation of the Montes Apenninus range to the southwest, separated by a 50 km-wide lava-flooded “strait” or pass.
🌌 Observing the “Long Shadows”
The best time to view this “chiaroscuro” effect is when the lunar terminator (the day/night line) passes directly through the range, typically around the first quarter Moon.
- Shadow Dynamics: The low angle of the rising Sun causes the craggy peaks to cast long, thin shadows that stretch onto the dark floor of Mare Imbrium.
- Real-time Changes: Because the Moon’s rotation is slow but constant, these shadows noticeably shift and lengthen over just a few hours, offering a dynamic “live” viewing experience through a telescope.
- Mirror Effect: A similar but less impressive shadow effect occurs during the last quarter phase, where shadows are cast in the opposite direction toward the east.
🔭 Surrounding Features to Look For
- Craters: The prominent craters Aristillus (55 km wide) and Autolycus (39 km) lie to the west. The 70 km-wide crater Eudoxus, with its terraced walls and rugged floor, marks the northern boundary of the range.
- Cassini: To the northwest of the range sits the 57 km-wide crater Cassini, which is unique for having a lava-flooded floor containing two smaller internal craters.
- The “L” Feature: During a Full Moon, a specific L-shaped mountain at the northern end of the range (unofficially called Mons Elbruz) can appear as a bright, sunlit corner.
📝 Observing Tips
- Equipment: The shadows are visible in high-quality binoculars, but a small telescope (60mm to 100mm) at moderate magnification (50x–100x) is required to see the “spire” detail.
- Lighting Control: Because the first quarter Moon can be very bright, using a neutral density or polarising filter can reduce glare and make the high-contrast shadow detail easier to see.
Long Shadows of the Montes Caucasus
This video provides a narrated overview of the 19 December 2025 APOD image, explaining the celestial mechanics behind the spire-like shadows.
Planets
☀️ Mercury
-The “Swift Planet” begins the year as a morning object, visible just before sunrise. After January 21, it transitions to the evening sky, where it begins to brighten significantly. Very hard to see this month
🟡 Venus
Not visible at the start of the month and very low in the evening sky just after sunset, making this a hard to view planet this month
🔴 Mars
Not visible this month
🟠 Jupiter
Jupiter is the highlight of the winter sky, reaching opposition on January 10. At this time, it is at its closest to Earth (633 million km) and visible all night long at a brilliant magnitude of –2.7.
🪐 Saturn
Saturn spends the start of the year in the constellations of Aquarius and Pisces. It is visible for a few hours after sunset
🔵 Uranus
Uranus remains in the constellation of Taurus throughout much of the year. At magnitude +5.7, it is right on the edge of naked-eye visibility and is best found with binoculars.
🔷 Neptune
Neptune is located in Pisces near Saturn at the start of 2026. Because it shines at a faint magnitude of +7.8, you will require a telescope or high-quality binoculars to see it.
Meteor Showers
The celestial highlight for January 2026 is the Quadrantid meteor shower, which peaks on the night of January 3rd into the morning of the 4th. While the Quadrantids are typically one of the year’s most intense displays, capable of producing over 100 meteors per hour, this year we face a major obstacle: a full Supermoon. The bright lunar glare will dominate the sky all night, washing out the fainter meteors that usually make up the bulk of the shower.
However, all is not lost for us observers in the Northern UK. Because the shower’s “radiant” point (near the Plough) is circumpolar in northern latitudes, it remains high in the sky throughout the night, providing excellent geometry for viewing. While the moon will drastically reduce the count, the Quadrantids are famous for producing bright fireballs with distinct glowing trains, which are capable of cutting through the moonlight.
To maximise your chances, head out in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, January 4th, and position yourself so a building or tree blocks the Moon from your direct line of sight. Look toward the northern sky. Don’t expect a storm of shooting stars, instead hope for a few spectacular, bright earth-grazers to kick off the New Year.
Comets
| Comet Name | Predicted Magnitude | Visibility Period (Approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24P/Schaumasse | 8.0 – 8.5 | Throughout January | The month’s highlight. Best in the pre-dawn hours, moving high through Coma Berenices into Canes Venatici. |
| C/2025 T1 (ATLAS) | 9.5 – 10.0 | Throughout January | Evening object. Slowly fading, but remains a viable target for moderate telescopes in the western sky. |
| 103P/Hartley | 10.5 – 11.5 | Mid-to-Late January | Brightening as the month progresses. A morning object well-placed high in the sky later in the month. |
| C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) | ~12.0 | Throughout January | Remains circumpolar high in the north. Faint, but scientifically interesting due to its fragmented nucleus. |
| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann | 13.0 (Variable) | Irregular | As always, monitor for sudden, massive outbursts that can rapidly increase its brightness. Located in Leo. |
| 71P/Clark | 12.5 | Throughout January | A faint telescopic challenge best viewed in the dark hours before dawn. |
24P/Schaumasse
Carrying over its stellar performance from December, 24P/Schaumasse remains the undisputed cometary highlight for January. Hovering between magnitude 8.0 and 8.5, it is practically at its brightest for this apparition. It is an excellent target for 10×50 binoculars under dark rural skies and an easy catch for small telescopes.
It is primarily a morning object. Early in the month, it resides among the galaxies of Coma Berenices, before tracking northward into Canes Venatici (the Hunting Dogs) as the month progresses. Its high declination means it climbs very high in the pre-dawn sky, passing near the bright star Cor Caroli towards the end of January, providing excellent viewing geometry away from horizon murk.
C/2025 T1 (ATLAS)
For observers who prefer evening viewing, C/2025 T1 (ATLAS) remains the best option, though it is now past its peak. Currently fading gently from magnitude 9.5 to 10.0, it requires a moderate-sized telescope (around 4 to 6 inches aperture) to be seen clearly. Look for it in the western sky after sunset; it will be slowly losing altitude throughout the month as it pulls away from Earth and Sun.
103P/Hartley
We welcome the return of the short-period comet 103P/Hartley. While starting the month quite faint, it is on an inward trajectory and is predicted to brighten from around magnitude 11.5 to perhaps magnitude 10.5 by month’s end. It is currently well-placed in the morning sky. This is one to watch over the coming weeks; if it adheres to predictions, it will become a respectable telescopic target for February.
The “Fragmented and the Volatile”: C/2025 K1 & 29P
Two fainter objects remain of significant interest to astro-imagers and observers with large aperture instruments (10-inch+).
C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) continues its slow fade at around magnitude 12, hovering high in the circumpolar northern sky. While faint visually, long-exposure imaging continues to reveal that its nucleus has fragmented into distinct pieces—a dramatic reminder of the fragile nature of these icy bodies.
Finally, a standing order applies to 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann in the constellation Leo. While its “baseline” brightness is a challenging magnitude 13, this centaur object is infamous for sudden cryovolcanic outbursts. It is not uncommon for 29P to jump three or four magnitudes in brightness over a 24-hour period. It is always worth a quick check at the start of an observing session just in case it is in active outburst.
Data sources and magnitude predictions are based on analysis from Seiichi Yoshida’s Weekly Information on Bright Comets.
Deep Sky (DSO’s)
A Deeper look at Orion
Orion is a masterpiece of the winter sky, but beyond its famous belt and nebula, it holds several subtle treasures often overlooked by casual observers.
The Constellation Overview
Orion represents a formidable hunter in Greek mythology, though different cultures have seen him as a shepherd, a king, or even a canoe1. Its most distinctive feature is the Belt of Orion, formed by three stars: Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka2. To the ancient Maya, these three stones represented the foundation of a cosmic hearth protecting their fires, a feature they called Oxib’ Xk’ub’3.
The Bright Stars: A Study in Contrast
- Betelgeuse ($\alpha$ Orionis): A red supergiant marking Orion’s shoulder4. It is 760 times wider than the Sun and is destined to eventually explode as a supernova5.
- Rigel ($\beta$ Orionis): A brilliant blue-white star at the hunter’s foot, sparkling with a surface temperature of $12,000^{\circ}C$6666. It is 120,000 times more luminous than our Sun7.
- Bellatrix ($\gamma$ Ori) and Saiph ($\kappa$ Ori): These mark the other shoulder and knee, completing the hunter’s frame888.
Beyond M42: The “Lesser-Known” Sword Features
While the Orion Nebula (M42) is the star of the show, the area around it (the “Sword”) contains several other fascinating targets for small telescopes and binoculars:
- M43 (De Mairan’s Nebula): Located just north of M42, this is actually part of the same star-forming complex but is separated by a distinct dark gap of dust9999. It envelopes an eighth-magnitude star and appears as a faint patch of light in a small telescope10.
- Iota Orionis ($\iota$ Ori / Nair al Saif): The brightest star at the tip of the Sword11. In a telescope, it is a beautiful multiple star system.
- Struve 747 and Struve 745: These are two distinct double stars located within the same low-power field as the Orion Nebula12. Struve 747 is a particularly wide and easy double star to split even in small instruments13.
- The Trapezium: At the heart of M42 lies this tight cluster of four stars (A, B, C, and D)14. Interestingly, stars A and B are actually “eclipsing binaries”—pairs of stars that periodically dim as they pass in front of one another15.
Sigma Orionis ($\sigma$ Ori): The Hidden Multiple
Located just south of Alnitak (the easternmost belt star), Sigma Orionis is one of the most rewarding multiple stars in the sky for small telescopes16. It appears as a single star to the naked eye, but magnification reveals a complex system of multiple components arranged like a tiny, sparkling miniature constellation.
Observation Tips for Orion
- High Altitude: Orion is best viewed when it is high in the south, as observing it low on the horizon forces you to look through more turbulent atmosphere17171717.
- Averted Vision: When looking at the fainter tendrils of the nebulae (like M43), try “averted vision”—looking slightly to the side of the object to use the more light-sensitive parts of your eyes18181818.
- Meteor Showers: Every October, the Orionids meteor shower radiates from the “club” of Orion191919. These fast-moving meteors are actually debris from the famous Comet 1P/Halley20.
ISS and other orbiting bits
🚀 ISS Overpasses
| Date | Mag | Start Time | Alt | Az | Max Time | Alt | Az | End Time | Alt | Az | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan | -0.9 | 19:14:01 | 10° | SW | 19:14:27 | 13° | SSW | 19:14:27 | 13° | SSW | Visible |
| 14 Jan | -1.9 | 18:26:57 | 10° | SSW | 18:29:02 | 20° | SSE | 18:29:02 | 20° | SSE | Visible |
| 15 Jan | -1.6 | 17:40:07 | 10° | S | 17:42:12 | 16° | SE | 17:43:33 | 13° | ESE | Visible |
| 15 Jan | -1.4 | 19:15:13 | 10° | SW | 19:16:31 | 20° | SW | 19:16:31 | 20° | SW | Visible |
| 16 Jan | -2.8 | 18:27:53 | 10° | SW | 18:30:58 | 35° | SSE | 18:30:58 | 35° | SSE | Visible |
| 17 Jan | -2.3 | 17:40:38 | 10° | SW | 17:43:32 | 27° | SSE | 17:45:23 | 17° | ESE | Visible |
| 17 Jan | -1.7 | 19:16:41 | 10° | WSW | 19:18:21 | 26° | WSW | 19:18:21 | 26° | WSW | Visible |
| 18 Jan | -1.9 | 16:53:32 | 10° | SSW | 16:56:08 | 21° | SSE | 16:58:43 | 10° | E | Visible |
| 18 Jan | -3.4 | 18:29:12 | 10° | WSW | 18:32:28 | 50° | SSE | 18:32:44 | 48° | SSE | Visible |
| 19 Jan | -3.0 | 17:41:46 | 10° | SW | 17:44:57 | 42° | SSE | 17:47:06 | 18° | E | Visible |
| 19 Jan | -1.8 | 19:18:14 | 10° | W | 19:20:03 | 29° | WSW | 19:20:03 | 29° | WSW | Visible |
| 20 Jan | -3.5 | 18:30:41 | 10° | WSW | 18:33:59 | 58° | S | 18:34:24 | 53° | SE | Visible |
| 21 Jan | -3.3 | 17:43:08 | 10° | WSW | 17:46:26 | 56° | S | 17:48:46 | 18° | E | Visible |
| 21 Jan | -1.8 | 19:19:47 | 10° | W | 19:21:44 | 29° | WSW | 19:21:44 | 29° | WSW | Visible |
| 22 Jan | -3.3 | 18:32:12 | 10° | W | 18:35:29 | 53° | S | 18:36:06 | 45° | SSE | Visible |
| 23 Jan | -3.3 | 17:44:37 | 10° | W | 17:47:55 | 58° | S | 17:50:31 | 15° | ESE | Visible |
| 23 Jan | -1.7 | 19:21:24 | 10° | W | 19:23:29 | 26° | SW | 19:23:29 | 26° | SW | Visible |
| 24 Jan | -2.7 | 18:33:43 | 10° | W | 18:36:53 | 39° | SSW | 18:37:57 | 29° | SSE | Visible |
| 25 Jan | -2.9 | 17:46:05 | 10° | W | 17:49:20 | 47° | SSW | 17:52:29 | 11° | ESE | Visible |
| 25 Jan | -1.3 | 19:23:13 | 10° | WSW | 19:25:28 | 18° | SW | 19:25:28 | 18° | SW | Visible |
| 26 Jan | -1.7 | 18:35:21 | 10° | W | 18:38:09 | 24° | SSW | 18:40:07 | 15° | SSE | Visible |
| 27 Jan | -2.0 | 17:47:36 | 10° | W | 17:50:37 | 31° | SSW | 17:53:38 | 10° | SE | Visible |
| 28 Jan | -0.8 | 18:37:28 | 10° | WSW | 18:39:13 | 14° | SW | 18:40:57 | 10° | S | Visible |
Useful Resources
StarLust – A Website for People with a Passion for Astronomy, Stargazing, and Space Exploration.
http://www.n3kl.org/sun/noaa.html
http://skymaps.com/downloads.html
Astronomy Calendar of Celestial Events 2024 – Sea and Sky (seasky.org)
https://www.constellation-guide.com
IMO | International Meteor Organization
and of course the Sky at Night magazine!
Excellent as ever, Steve.
Thank you.