Did the Stars Align

Hello, reader!

For most of this week, stargazers have been treated to an event that won’t happen again until 2040. Seven planets, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn will all be in a line across the sky. In theory, it should have been possible to see them, but in Chislehurst the reality was somewhat different. It doesn’t help that there are quite a few hills and valleys in our local area, and as most of the planets were on the horizon when night fell, it made it hard to see them. That said, Venus and Uranus were visible from most places, shining much brighter than anything else in the sky.

But let's face it, being this close to central London, Chislehurst is not the best spot for stargazing at the best of times.

Did you get to see the planets? Would love to see any photos if you did.

Sport

Football

AFC Wimbledon vs Bromley
Sat 1, Cherry Red Records Stadium, 3:00 pm

Chichester vs Cray Wanderers
Sat 1, Oaklands Park 3:00 pm

Rugby

Vigo vs Old Elthamians
Sat 1, Harvel Rd, Meopham, 3:00 pm

The Weekend Read

In Jojo Moyes' novel We All Live Here, Lila Kennedy's life unravels after her husband leaves, her mother passes away, and her career falters. Juggling two rebellious daughters, a stepfather who has moved in, and the sudden reappearance of her estranged father, Lila navigates the chaos with humor and resilience, discovering the true meaning of family along the way.

Weather

The weekend weather for Chislehurst:

Saturday
🌤️, High: 8º, Low: -1º, Wind 2mph

Sunday
🌤️, High: 8º, Low: -1º, Wind 5mph