Lots to see this month

[JamesF]

In the event that the cloud clears before I chew my own ears off with frustration...

A whole pile of double shadow transits of Jupiter by Galilean moons, plus a triple transit in the early hours of 12th, the Draconid meteor shower, the Orionid meteor shower, a penumbral lunar eclipse.

The opportunity is there for it to be an interesting month, at least.

James

[DeepThought]

I don't know what the statistics say but in my mind October in the UK is synonymous with mild temperatures, coastal storms and blanket cloud.

That said, on this day 2 years ago it was 30 degrees outside without a cloud in the sky so there's always hope.

[JamesF]

Given the last month, clear sky is something that only seems to be discussed in hushed tones by people from far-off lands these days.  The cloud has been so low for the last three days that we've been pretty much permanently inside it.  If I had time to think about it I'd be crawling the walls.

James

[DeepThought]

Has it really been a month?

That explains why you could write your name in the dust on my kit box.

It also explains my lack of fingernails.

[Tinker1947]

i just had 3 days of clearish night, tonight looks like watching football on tv, all playing internets games....

[JB80]

There are a few comets around too, Draconids isn't expecting any activity this year sadly.

[Pig]

As my dear mother used to say "Patient man rides donkey"

Be careful with any replies please

[DaveGarland]

Hi James. Do you have any links or information on those Jovian transits? Thanks if so

Dave.

[JamesF]

Ummmm.  I'm sure they're all on a website with "pluto" in the name, oddly enough.  I'll see if I can find it after dinner.

James

[JamesF]

Ah, found it easily.  Here it is:  http://www.projectpluto.com/jevent.htm

James

[DaveGarland]

Wow there's plenty of info there. Thanks. You must have eaten your dinner really quickly too

[Brent]

That said, on this day 2 years ago it was 30 degrees outside without a cloud in the sky so there's always hope.

I remember that day vividly!

I'd finished removing an old chimney and patching the roof in the afternoon, then we sat in the garden at 8pm for a barbecue, lol.

After finishing and tidying away we laid on the trampoline looking at the sky for almost an hour.

I can't see that happening again anytime soon.

[Nathan_Pembs]

Pretty dismal forecast here too, rain and cloud given all week. Saturday looks better, touch wood. Hopefully the colder November/December will bring some gin clear nights

[mitchelln]

Oooh. A triple transit with one shadow going right over the GRS around 5am. Now that might be worth getting up for! Pencilling in the 12th

Thanks for the info!

[andrew63]

For those with clear skies Mars is very close to comet ison mag 11 and brightening - a couple of degrees above for next few weeks.  

link

http://cometchasing.skyhound.com/comets/2012_S1.pdf

andrew