Astrophotography Events, Tips & Workshops – Week of August 24th, 2025
Welcome to this week’s update from Simon Waldram Photography – your guide to the best astrophotography workshops, celestial events, and night-sky photography tips.
🌍 What’s Available: August & September Workshops
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Yorkshire Coast Sunset Session (August 29th)
A one-day intensive workshop along the East Yorkshire coastline. This session focuses on sunset seascapes, wave motion techniques, and mastering filters. Ideal for photographers looking to expand their coastal photography skills. -
September Local Night Sky Sessions (dates TBA)
Small-group evening workshops will be available across East Yorkshire throughout September, timed to coincide with lunar and planetary events. Perfect for beginners looking to master night-sky basics, or enthusiasts aiming to refine long-exposure techniques.
🌌 September 2025 Celestial Events for Astro photographers Date Event Details Camera Settings
Sept 4–21 Mars near Spica (Moon joins Sept 24)Twilight conjunction visible low in the west. Camera Settings 50–200mm, f/2.8–f/5.6, 1–5s, ISO 800–1600
Sept 7 Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)Deep red Moon, visible across the UK/Europe. Camera Settings 200–600mm, f/5.6–f/8, 1–2s, ISO 800–1600
Sept 8 Moon near Saturn & Neptune ,The nearly full Moon close to both planets. Camera Settings 70–300mm+, f/4–f/5.6, 1/125–1/250s, ISO 200–400
Sept 19 Lunar Occultation of Venus Venus disappears briefly behind the Moon. Camera Settings 200–600mm, f/5.6–f/8, 1/100–1/250s, ISO 200–400
Sept 21 Saturn Opposition ,Saturn at its brightest, visible all night. Telescope/800mm+, f/10–f/15, 1/30–1/100s, ISO 400–800 (use video stacking)
Sept 21 Partial Solar Eclipse (not UK)Visible in Oceania, Antarctica. Camera Settings 200–600mm + solar filter, f/8–f/11, 1/1000–1/4000s, ISO 100–200
Sept 22Autumnal Equinox ,Equal day and night. Great for sunrise/sunset shots. Camera Settings Wide 14–35mm, f/8–f/11, 1/60s–several seconds, ISO 100–400
📸 Social Media Highlights
Simon has been sharing his final Perseid Meteor Shower captures from last week,
Check back next week for updates on Simon’s astrophotography adventures, workshop availability, and fresh images from September’s incredible celestial events.
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