Comet G3 ATLAS (C/2024), first spotted in April, is expected to be so vibrant that it will rival the brightness of Venus in the night sky .
Six planets are parading across the sky, appearing as some of the night's brightest stars. A few easy tips can help you identify them.
The comet has been hurtling through space for thousands of years and won’t pass by Earth again until year 162025
Astronomer Dean Regas gives us the lowdown on the best things to look out for this winter, from a “planet parade” to the ATLAS comet.
Early 2025 is a good time for skygazing and spotting up to seven planets in the night sky – if you have a little help.
Up to seven planets are set to align in the night sky over the UK in January and February - here's when and how to see the rare event.
The Moon meets the Red Planet’s rival in Scorpius, skims close to Saturn, and reaches New phase in the sky this week.
Six planets are parading across the sky, appearing as some of the night's brightest stars. A few easy tips can help you identify them.
Because planets always appear in a line, the alignment isn't anything out of the norm. What's less common is seeing so many bright planets at once.
There's a blood Moon eclipse over America and Europe this March. On March 13 and 14 2025, the full Moon will travel through Earth's shadow to create a lunar eclipse. This is a spectacular lunar light show which makes the Moon's surface turn reddish.
Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.
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