A monthly guide to our dark skies by Geoff Burt
Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, and voiced by Claire Vennis, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies.
Let Shine Radio open up the wonder of Petersfield’s night skies for magical star-gazing from your doorstep, in Sky Watch.
December
With another orbit of the Sun nearly complete, we reach the Winter Solstice on the 21st of the month. The shortest day, the longest night, yet with the promise that Spring and Summer are on their way.
Meanwhile, when we get some high pressure at this time of year, the skies can be crystal clear if a little chilly. So, keep a weather eye out and, whenever we get one of those glorious transparent Winter nights, wrap up warm, have a hot drink handy and head outside!
Who is Geoff Burt?
Geoff Burt has been an active member of the Hampshire Astronomical Group, is a mentor for the Open University ‘Moons of our Solar System’ online course and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society in 2009. He lives locally.
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