Observation Notes Archive
Practical notes from club sessions, organized for quick review before your next night out.
September 28, 2026
At 180×, both major equatorial belts remained sharply defined for long intervals, and Io's shadow became detectable just before local midnight through brief moments of calmer air.
September 20, 2026
Condition: slight moon glow
Dense Milky Way texture remained visible despite urban edge lighting, with strongest contrast west of Deneb.
September 12, 2026
Condition: intermittent high cloud
Ring separation stayed clear in short transparent windows, while Titan held steady as a faint amber point.
September 04, 2026
Condition: excellent transparency
Naked-eye detection was possible after adaptation, and binocular framing showed an elongated core fading smoothly outward.
August 27, 2026
Condition: thin coastal mist
Meteor rate dropped from peak week but still produced several bright, short trails from the northeastern radiant.
