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Geminids Meteor Shower Night
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Ever thought about volunteering?

It’s more than just giving your time. It’s about sharing knowledge, creating moments, and making an impact you can see in real time. The joy of watching someone discover something new because you were there to guide them? That’s the kind of feeling that stays with you.

Ready to be part of something bigger?

Start your journey today! Click the link in our bio or visit us online to fill out the volunteer form: https://www.perthobservatory.com.au/get-involved/become-a-volunteer

#PerthObservatory #Volunteering #MakeADifference

We’ve had a flood of reports tonight via social media, emails, and even phone calls, about a brilliant fireball streaking across the WA sky around 6:45 pm.

After doing some digging, it looks like the culprit wasn’t a meteor this time, but the re-entry of a Starlink satellite, specifically STARLINK-5978, which burned up spectacularly over WA.

This year has been incredible for skywatchers: we've seen three major meteors light up the night, the fiery return of NASA’s TRACE solar observatory, and now a Starlink satellite putting on its own show.

So, what’s a Starlink satellite? They’re part of SpaceX's mega-constellation, thousands of satellites working together to provide global internet coverage, especially in remote and hard-to-reach areas. When one reaches the end of its life, it naturally re-enters Earth’s atmosphere and burns up, just like we saw tonight.

A rare and unforgettable sight, and just another reminder that the night sky is full of surprises!

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This is Ken. Since 2014, he's given his time, energy, and heart to the Observatory. For over ten years, he's welcomed visitors, shared their knowledge, and helped create experiences that stay with people long after they leave.

Volunteering here isn’t just about guiding tours, it’s about community, connection, and being part of something meaningful. And people like Ken are the reason this place feels so special.

Start your journey today! Click the link in our bio or visit us online to fill out the volunteer form: https://www.perthobservatory.com.au/get-involved/become-a-volunteer

#PerthObservatory #Volunteering #MakeADifference

Alright, folks… I think Mother Nature has RSVP’d “coming” for the Total Lunar Eclipse here in Perth tonight.

Well, isn’t this just classic Perth weather? We’ve been waiting two years for a total lunar eclipse, and what happens? The Moon finally struts out to put on its once-in-a-while red carpet show… and the clouds show up like uninvited relatives at Christmas dinner. So, if you hear distant shouting in the Hills tonight, don’t worry, it’s just our Matt Woods, yelling at the weather gods to let the Moon have her moment.

You can still watch the eclipse with @timeanddatecom and @dubaiastronomy:
👉 Click the link in our bio to watch

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🚀 “To boldly go where no one has gone before…” 🌌

At Perth Observatory, our volunteers help the community explore the final frontier every night. From guiding stargazing tours to preserving our heritage, there’s a role for every space enthusiast.

✨ Volunteer applications are now open — join our crew today 👉 https://perthobservatory.com.au/get-involved/become-a-volunteer

#PerthObservatory #VolunteerWithUs #StargazingTogether #StarTrek

🌕✨ Total Lunar Eclipse – 8 September! ✨🌕

Perth skywatchers, set your alarms! In the early hours of Monday, 8 September, we’ll be treated to a total lunar eclipse – when the Earth’s shadow turns the Moon a deep red.

Here are the key times for Perth (AWST):
🔸 Partial Eclipse begins – 12:27 am
🔸 Total Eclipse begins – 1:30 am
🔸 Maximum Eclipse – 2:11 am
🔸 Total Eclipse ends – 2:52 am
🔸 Partial Eclipse ends – 3:56 am

Whether you’re outside under the stars or watching from the comfort of home, you won’t want to miss this stunning celestial event. 🌌

📺 We’ll also be live-streaming the eclipse with @timeanddatecom and @dubaiastronomy:
👉 Click the link in our bio to watch

Will you be staying up late or waking up early to catch the Blood Moon? 🌕🔴

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💫 Meet one of the stars at the Perth Observatory - Justin!

" I took a picture of the Jewel Box [Star Cluster] which was absolutely stunning"
Our volunteers get front-row seats to the wonders of the universe — and you can too! 🌌

🔭 Join our volunteer team today! Visit the link in our bio or visit us online: https://perthobservatory.com.au/get-involved/become-a-volunteer

#PerthObservatory #VolunteerVoices #StargazingTogether

WE NEED YOU! 🫵

Do you dream of gazing at the stars, sharing astronomical wonders and being part of something stellar? Now’s your chance! ✨

You don’t need to be an expert - just a love for astronomy and the commitment to two shifts a month plus one training meeting. Perth Observatory will provide full training to help you shine!

If you're at least 16, have access to a car (for getting to the Observatory) and are ready to become part of our cosmic community - why wait?

Apply now and learn more about the role via our website, and embark on a star-studded volunteer journey!

🔗 See the linktree in our bio or visit us online here
https://perthobservatory.com.au/get-involved/become-a-volunteer

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🌌 Enter the Perth Observatory Astrophotography Competition! 🌠

Help support our mission—and have your image featured in our 2026 Calendar!

We're calling on all Australian astrophotographers—amateur and experienced alike—to share your best celestial shots . Whether it's a sweeping nightscape, a dazzling deep sky object, a sharp planetary close-up, or a glowing solar or lunar moment, we want to see your vision of the cosmos!

✨ Categories:
📸 Nightscapes
🌌 Deep Sky
🌕 Lunar
☀️ Solar
🪐 Planetary

🔭 Prize:

Your image featured in the Perth Observatory 2026 Calendar
A FREE Night Sky Tour for 4 people
And of course, the stellar kudos of being featured by WA’s oldest observatory

🪐 Every calendar sold helps support our ongoing work in astronomy education, heritage preservation, and public outreach.

📅 Entries close 19th September 2025!

Submit your image to info@perthobservatory.com.au

Tag a fellow stargazer or photographer and share the light! 🌠

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🌌 AURORA ALERT – PLEASE READ IN FULL! 🌌

We’ve had a quiet run in WA when it comes to the Aurora Australis since the 1st of January with really only one chance with the Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) on the 1st of June, mainly because the Sun’s eruptions have been firing in every direction except ours. Typical luck, hey?

A Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) was launched from the Sun following an M2.79-class CME, which was released at 4:02 am AWST on August 31st. SOHO coronagraph images show a full halo – a strong sign this CME is Earth-directed.

We’re now in waiting mode for its arrival at around 7 pm AWST tonight, which could spark a G3 (Moderate) geomagnetic storm. There's no rush to get out the door just yet, but now's the time to get prepared. If the conditions line up – particularly the magnetic field’s orientation, we could be treated to auroral display total.

☁️ WEATHER (OF COURSE)

It's supposed to be clear tonight, but we do have a Waxing Gibbous Moon, with 71% of the Moon's surface illuminated so it'll make the Aurora harder to see. Stay across the latest forecasts via:

• BOM – http://bom.gov.au
• Windy.com – https://windy.com
• SkippySky – http://skippysky.com.au

🌠 AURORA SPOTTING IS A PATIENT PERSON’S GAME

Auroras, like comets, meteor showers, and cats, do their own thing. Patience is everything. I chased the October 2024 aurora for five nights before it finally lit up the sky. So, use this time to unwind, enjoy the stars (or clouds), and recharge the brain.

Clear skies and good hunting, fingers crossed we finally get a show! 💫

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Thanks to everyone who sent us messages about the fireball in the north around 6:30 pm. We've had a number of these meteors and space junk fireballs this year. I can tell you the Autobots aren't arriving, they've paid me enough to say that 😂. By the looks of the fireball, it's definitely a meteor, and not Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Ironhide, Jazz, or Wheeljack

Funny enough, I was literally outside two minutes beforehand, bringing my washing in and missed it, so it was great to see it because our night cameras wouldn't have started for the night. Thanks to Michael Wilton, one of our followers, who sent us this footage.

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The International Space Station (@iss) will fly over extremely bright on Monday at 6:46 pm (Mag -3.9).

To use the attached maps, face south and hold the map above your head, and you'll see the path of the flyover.

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