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Sky Watch by Geoff Burt

Sky Watch by Geoff Burt

By: Petersfield's Shine Radio
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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.

2025 Petersfield Community Radio Ltd
Nature & Ecology Science
Episodes
  • Sky Watch - the night skies above Petersfield in June 2025
    May 31 2025

    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 up the wonder of Petersfield’s night skies for magical star-gazing from your doorstep, in Sky Watch.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    6 mins
  • Sky Watch - the night skies above Petersfield in May 2025
    Apr 30 2025

    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 privacy information.

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    7 mins
  • Sky Watch - the night skies above the Petersphere in April 2025
    Mar 31 2025

    The 'Petersphere' is part of an International Dark Sky Reserve inside a National Park, so our location couldn't be much better for stargazing! The question is, how do you make the most of your observations?

    Listen to this month's Sky Watch to find out how. You'll also discover how the stars help decide when Easter falls.

    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.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    6 mins

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