Star Count

[Tringa]

The Council for the Protection of Rural England(CPRE) are asking people to count stars.

It is to do with the effect of light pollution on how we see the night sky.

Although the name of the organisation suggests England only, they would like info from anywhere in the UK.

The link is - https://www.cpre.org.uk/what-we-care-about/nature-and-landscapes/dark-skies/star-count-2021/

Dave

 

[Jannyfox]

All you need is a clear sky...............................
No chance of that here

 

[Nod]

Did see our closest star earlier but even that has been hiding behind clouds recently! Forecast isn't looking good for the next week but I'll have a look every evening on the off chance that there's a gap towards the hunter.

 

[Tringa]

The forecast is for clear skies in many areas in the UK tonight.

Looks like I might need 'full metal jacket' as the forecast for London suggests it could be a cold night.

Dave

 

[GeordieStew]

Not great here but better than it has been!

 

[Tringa]

Did my count last night. From the back garden in London I managed to see only nine stars.

Dave