Yorkshire on Wednesday 13 May 2026
Then!
Yorkshire in history:
- 13 May 1760: Bishop Richard Pococke investigates the Swale-side remains of the Roman fort of Cataractonium on the Great North Road
- 13 May 1851: The Flying Dutchman runs the Great Match against Voltigeur at the York races
Now!
Hull, on earth and in heaven:
- Sun: 05:00-20:54, zenith 12:57
- Moon: rise 03:27 set 16:37, waning crescent
Leeds, on earth and in heaven:
- Sun: 05:05-20:59, zenith 13:02
- Moon: rise 03:32 set 16:42, waning crescent
Middlesbrough, on earth and in heaven:
- Sun: 05:00-21:02, zenith 13:01
- Moon: rise 03:30 set 16:42, waning crescent
Sheffield, on earth and in heaven:
- Sun: 05:06-20:57, zenith 13:02
- Moon: rise 03:31 set 16:41, waning crescent
York, on earth and in heaven:
- Sun: 05:02-20:58, zenith 13:00
- Moon: rise 03:30 set 16:40, waning crescent
Red-letter days and other special events:
- Religion: Ascension Eve – last day of the feast of Easter. Customs: Planting of the Penny Hedge (Horngarth), Whitby; Bee Lady Day – birthday of fancy-dressed charity fund-raiser Jean Bishop of Hull.
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