Sky Watch by Geoff Burt

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 aroun…

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 lo…

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 dar…

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…

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 …

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 Pe…

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 Augus…

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, ei…

The much-anticipated ‘new’ Annie Jones restaurant has just opened on Lavant Street and Claire and Joff bring you all the news in this week’s P pod from owner Dom Humphries, Andy the Chef - and Annie …

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 conne…

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…

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…

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 W…