Publish to Apple News
Six planets and the Moon align. Everything you need to know about Monday's planet alignment
The face on Mars, from conspiracy to debunking. How this Martian feature sparked decades of conjecture
Just one of these sunspots would dwarf America. Most powerful solar telescope stuns with new image of the Sun
How the Sun's powerful outbursts affect life on Earth
When the Sun is highly active, it releases high-energy particles that can knock out electrical systems on satellites.
Powerful bursts from the surface of the Sun, are coronal mass ejections really dangerous?
Outbursts from the Sun destroying telecommunications systems may sound Hollywood, but history says otherwise.
The Sun causes train delays. Scientists work out how powerful solar outbursts could make you late for work
Solar flares and coronal mass ejections are possible culprits for train signalling glitches.
August planet alignment – six planets and the Moon parade the sky this month. Here's how to see it
Clear skies on Mars as NASA rover captures one of the sharpest panoramas of the Red Planet ever taken
Looking for a job in astronomy? This is what the life of an astronomer is really like
Understanding the cosmos takes the work of thousands of people. Astronomers across the world reveal what goes into observing our Universe.
How to land a job in astronomy or the space sector. A guide for young students who want to explore the cosmos
Want to work in space? There are multiple options open to students and young people reaching for the stars.
ZWO ASI585MM Pro cooled mono camera
How to blend astrophotos taken with different camera setups
Pegasus Astro NYX-88 mount
This sturdy yet light mount delivers near-flawless, reliable, on-the-button accuracy
How to observe variable stars and track their brightness over time
In astronomy, not all stars shine with constant brightness. Here we show you how to chart the changes in variable stars.
This 'cataclysmic' binary star changes brightness every few weeks. Here's how to see it for yourself
Saturn is one of the best planets to see right now, and Neptune is right above it. Here's how to see it
Saturn opposition | See the ringed planet at its best
A Blood Moon lunar eclipse is coming. Here's where you can see the whole event
Images of the Venus-Jupiter conjunction, 12 August 2025
Venus and Jupiter are close together this week. Here's how to see them
The Perseids are here! 8 meteor shower top tips for Perseid beginners
Perseids 2024 | How to see this month's meteor shower
The Perseid meteor shower begins late July and peaks every August. Find out how you can spot a Perseid in the night sky this month.