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Sky Watch by Geoff Burt

Petersfield"s Shine Radio

A month-by-month guide to our night skies. Written by astronomer Geoff Burt and presented by Claire Vennis from inside the South Downs National Park dark skies reserve. Produced by Petersfield"s Shine Radio.

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Sky Watch - the night skies above Petersfield in...

Sky Watch by Geoff Burt ·

2025/10/31

This month, look to the Petersphere skies to see the lovely Pleiades star cluster, the most famous in the whole night sky. Known in folklore as the ‘Seven Sisters,’ the Pleiades were of great significance to ancient civilisations and prehistoric cultures across the world. The Pleiades are part of the constellation of Taurus the Bull, ideally placed for observation from the Petersphere in November. Bonfire Night on the 5th will be illuminated by another ‘Supermoon’, the second

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Sky Watch - the night skies above Petersfield in July...

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2025/07/01

The 'Petersphere' is back in the holiday season, it's the height of Summer and seems as though the Earth is as close to the Sun as it can get, but it's not! Find out why in this month's Sky Watch. 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

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Sky Watch - the night skies above Petersfield in June...

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2025/05/31

Summer officially arrives this month and June is famous for the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year when the 'Petersphere' receives over 16 hours of daylight! This June however, Sky Watch is focussing on the Moon rather than the Sun. Listen to this month's Sky Watch to discover more. 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

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Sky Watch - the night skies above Petersfield in May...

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2025/04/30

By May the 'Petersphere' skies don't get dark until mid-evening. The darkest part of the sky is overhead and is ideal for observations as we head into Summer. Along with what to observe this month, Sky Watch also brings more essential tips to make the most of your observations! 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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Sky Watch - the night skies above Petersfield in...

Sky Watch by Geoff Burt ·

2024/01/01

Happy new year and welcome to Sky Watch as we begin another new orbit of the Sun! January is probably the best time to observe the constellation of mighty Taurus the Bull, well-placed due south around mid-evening throughout the month. Find out how to find Taurus as well as which planets you can view in January as local astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt takes you on a tour of our night sky. Let Shine Radio open up the wonder of Petersfield's night skies for magical star-gazing

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Sky Watch - the night skies above Petersfield in...

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2023/12/02

The Winter Solstice, otherwise known as the Shortest Day, occurs on December the 22nd. On that day, the 'Petersphere' will receive barely eight hours of daylight. From there the days start getting longer again and the festive season will be upon us, leading to a famous seasonal stargazing story. Yes, everyone's heard of the Christmas Star, but there's a mystery about it that's never been solved... Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, every month

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Sky Watch - enjoy the night skies over the...

Sky Watch by Geoff Burt ·

2023/11/01

A monthly guide to our dark skies by Geoff Burt. Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, 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. November Find out what the furthest thing you can see in space with the eye is in this month's Sky Watch - but you'll need the help of a winged horse and a princess too. It's

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Sky Watch - enjoy October's night skies above...

Sky Watch by Geoff Burt ·

2023/10/04

Autumn has arrived in the Petersphere - don't forget that the clocks go back at the end of the month - and although summer has slipped away and winter approaches, it means we're entering into the new observing season! Look out for the lunar eclipse on October 28th when the Hunter Moon will slowly glide through the outer region of Earth's shadow and turn red, it will also look suitably spooky for Halloween too and there are more shooting stars this month as well. Find out more in this month's Sky

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Sky Watch - enjoy September's night skies above...

Sky Watch by Geoff Burt ·

2023/09/01

Make the most of our unique dark skies with Shine Radio Sky Watch is a monthly guide to night sky events for stargazers in and around Petersfield. This month, with the Autumn Equinox, we prepare for a new observing season. September's final Supermoon will take place toward the end of the month and the Morning Star puts on a dazzling display. Tune in to find out more. Sky Watch is written by local resident and astronomical expert Geoff Burt and read from under the dark skies of Langrish by Claire

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Sky Watch - the night skies above Petersfield in August

Sky Watch by Geoff Burt ·

2023/07/29

Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, 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. Our nearest neighbour in space has something special in store this August; there will be two full moons this month - and not only that but both will be Super Moons and one will be a Super Blue Moon! Look out for the summer

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Sky Watch - enjoy August's night skies above Petersfield

Sky Watch by Geoff Burt ·

2023/07/26

Make the most of our unique dark skies with Shine Radio Sky Watch is a monthly guide to night sky events for stargazers in and around Petersfield. This month we explain what you can look for in August, including a rare Blue Moon. I think we know a song about that! Sky Watch is written by local resident and astronomical expert Geoff Burt and read from under the dark skies of Langrish by Claire Vennis. We wish you cllear skies and happy stargazing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Sky Watch - how to enjoy the night skies about...

Sky Watch by Geoff Burt ·

2023/07/03

Welcome to 'Shine Sky Watch', a monthly summary of night sky events for stargazers in and around Petersfield. July; and it's holiday season in the 'Petersphere'! People are heading to the beaches, either here in the UK or overseas. Did you know there's an astronomical link to the tides? With July's Full Moon occurring on the 3rd, this is the first in a sequence of four 'Supermoons' and during the Summer season you can't miss the prominent asterism called the Summer Triangle, with Vega being one of

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Sky Watch - the night skies above Petersfield in June

Sky Watch by Geoff Burt ·

2023/05/31

Welcome to Shine Radio's Sky Watch, a monthly summary of night sky events for stargazers in and around Petersfield. The Summer Solstice occurs on the 21st of June and there's a mysterious local connection. Listen to this month’s Sky Watch to find out what it is and why we need to travel way back in time. Make the most of our unique dark skies with Shine Radio written by Petersphere resident and astronomical expert Geoff Burt. Listen to Sky Watch every month for magical star-gazing on your

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Sky Watch - a look at the night skies above...

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2023/05/04

Welcome to Shine Radio Sky Watch, a monthly summary of night sky events for stargazers in and around Petersfield. Our town and surrounding area has the distinction of being located in the South Downs National Park which is designated an International Dark Sky Reserve. That means we don't have far to go to enjoy the wonders of the night sky and there's always something of interest coming up every month. 'Sky Watch' shows you when and where to look! During May the nights are distinctly shorter in our

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Sky Watch - a look at the night skies above...

Sky Watch by Geoff Burt ·

2023/03/31

Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, every month Shine Radio presents a Sky Watch to help us make the most of our unique dark skies. As we move into Spring, learn how the moon determines the date of Easter, how you can spot Leo, which planets are visible through April and why this month means you might spot some meteors. Let Sky Watch open up the wonder of the Petersphere night sky for magical star-gazing on your doorstep. Geoff Burt has been an

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Sky Watch - a look at the night skies above...

Sky Watch by Geoff Burt ·

2023/03/01

Written by Petersphere resident, astronomical expert and amateur astronomer Geoff Burt, every month Shine Radio will present a Sky Watch of our unique dark skies. March welcomes the transition from Winter to Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the Moon will reach Full phase on the 6th. Known as the 'Lenten Moon' it will be the last one before the Spring Equinox. March is also the last opportunity to view the Winter constellation of Orion the Hunter before it sets in the west with the sunset.

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