The MVN (that was 100% and leaking water at 19:45) eventually cleared to
reveal a pristine sky. I didn't use any optical instruments and I didn't
bother trying to photograph it. Instead, I spent most of it on the phone
to my elder son (who has never before shown an interest in astronomy)
and my 7-yr old granddaughter (who is developing an interest in
astronomy). We chatted about what was going on and showed them how, by
using hand-spans, etc, we could guide each other around the sky. I gave
them a "tour" and, although they are 250 miles away, we had a very
fruitful evening together. I stayed up later, but the fog rolled in on
the North Downs by mid-night, and I eventually called it a night and
retired to my pit.


Best,
Stephen

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