Wycombe Astronomy Society (WAS)
What's On
If you are not a member of Wycombe Astronomical Society,
you are welcome to attend any of our meetings on a trial basis and with no charge.
Our hope is, therefore, to encouraging new members to join our Society.
Wed 12 Aug
|Woodrow House
Perseids & Partial Solar Eclipse Picnic 2026 (event full)
Time & Location
12 Aug 2026, 20:00 – 22:00
Woodrow House, Cherry Ln, Woodrow, Amersham HP7 0QG, UK
About the Event
In 2025 we were lucky with a clear night, but we had quite a bright Moon to contend with which meant only the brightest meteors could be spotted. For the 2026 Perseid Meteor shower on 12th August we shall have a New Moon – but much more importantly we shall have the bonus of a 90% Partial Eclipse of the Sun!! Details to follow later (for example we shall likely need to start a bit earlier than usual) but if it’s clear like last year we should not only get a good view of the eclipse but a good view of the Perseids too.
Please note, registration has closed for the event and we have reached capacity for it.
If you arrive at the event and haven't registered you will be refused entry.