Special Events
Special Events Information for 2019
Monday, 21st January
Full Moon
Rises when sun sets
Friday, 8th February
Alpha Centaurids
A meteor shower in the constellation Centaurus (Southern skies), peaking in
early February each year. The average magnitude is around 2.5, with a
peak of about three meteors an hour. They have been observed since 1969.
Tues./Wed., 12/13th February
Close conjunction of Mars & Uranus
To be seen in the Western evening skies
Can be viewed with binoculars.
Mon./Tues., 18/19th February
Venus & Jupiter close together
Eastern skies prior to dawn.
