Meteor shower calendar 2024 and 2025 | Royal Observatory
Jul 30, 2020 · 17 July-24 Aug. 100. Many bright fast meteors with trains. Associated with Comet Swift-Tuttle (1737, 1862, 1992) Draconids. 8-9 October. 6-10 October. 10. Associated with Comet 21/P Giacobini-Zimmer.
Moon landing conspiracy theories, debunked - Royal Museums …
Conspiracy theories surrounding the Moon landings have proved worryingly persistent in the 50 years since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took their first small steps on the lunar surface. NASA's landmark achievement is still being challenged. Despite there being a wealth of information online debunking these conspiracy theories, the cries of ...
What are the names of full moons throughout the year?
These are the banana-shaped crescent Moon, the D-shaped quarter Moon and the almost complete gibbous Moon. Finally, each phase is also named after its position in the full 29.5 day cycle based on whether it is growing (waxing) or shrinking (waning). The eight phases of the Moon in order are: new Moon. waxing crescent Moon.
Queen Elizabeth I - Royal Museums Greenwich
Jul 21, 2020 · Three portraits, one unique display – the Armada Portraits of Elizabeth I. In February 2020, the three surviving Armada portraits of Queen Elizabeth I went on display together for the first time in their history. As the National Portrait Gallery’s portrait leaves Greenwich, we reflect on what we learned from bringing the three paintings ...
Queen Elizabeth I’s speech to the troops at Tilbury
As a result, the ageing Robert Dudley was put in charge of the land army at Tilbury, on the Thames, to the east of London in Essex. Dudley arranged for Queen Elizabeth to visit Tilbury to announce his appointment and rally the troops on 9 August 1588. The queen's reported words during that visit has gone down in history.
National Maritime Museum | Visit Royal Museums Greenwich
The Parkside Café is a bright and airy space at the National Maritime Museum with expansive views of Greenwich Royal Park. There is plenty of seating, both indoor and outdoor. Grab a hot or cold drink, and a selection of sandwiches and cakes - perfect for a picnic in the park. The Great Map Café on the first floor of the National Maritime ...
Visit Greenwich: where time begins | Prime Meridian & GMT …
The historic Prime Meridian of the world is Royal Observatory Greenwich's most famous landmark. This is the line that divided the eastern and western hemispheres of the Earth, and ushered in the global time system we still use today. Stand with one foot in the east and one in the west for an iconic photo, then take a tour round the historic buildings to find out how the …
Solar eclipses - Royal Museums Greenwich
Mar 9, 2016 · Around 30-40% of the Sun will be obscured at the maximum. 12 August 2026. Partial solar eclipse. This partial eclipse will almost be total, with around 90% of the Sun being obscured by the Moon at the maximum. It'll begin at 6.17pm BST, with maximum at 7.13pm. 23 September 2090.
Ark Royal : the life, death and rediscovery of the legendary Second ...
Echoes of the Sea and Sky Join us in the month we celebrate Cutty Sark’s 155th birthday for a beautiful chamber choir concert underneath the ship’s magnificent hull.
Caird Library - Royal Museums Greenwich
A team of professional librarians and archivists are available to help and advise readers at all times. If you are not able to visit the Caird Library and Archive, staff are happy to answer enquiries by telephone, email and letter about items in our collection and can offer up to 15 minutes of free research time. [email protected].