Solar cycle progression data shows a continued spike in sunspot numbers over predicted values this month - predicted numbers are given for the next 12 months, as solar activity is forecast to slowly increase.
A challenging solar system target this month is the Asteroid 4 (Vesta), which brightens to naked eye visibility for dark sky locations - a finder chart is shown on page 12.
Visible passes of the ISS and satellite X-37B are given for the month.
21 astronomical events and 29 observing targets for the month are listed, with more details for M37 in Auriga, M35 in Gemini, NGC 2392 (Eskimo Nebula) in Gemini and M67 in Cancer .
Society News includes a message from the BAS Chair on the proposed Failand development, which may impact our observatory at Failand.
