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Mars will tear its own moon apart. Now scientists think it could be sooner – and more destructive – than expected
New modelling suggests the Martian moon Phobos’s demise could be earlier – and much more dramatic – than expected
You can create glowing art by using free NASA images of the Sun. Here's how to do it
Transform real NASA images of the Sun into glowing art
Spain will witness a glorious total solar eclipse this summer. These are the best places to catch totality
The best and most beautiful places to catch totality in Spain, summer 2026.
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Jupiter is one of the best planets to see in May 2026. Here's our complete guide for the whole month
How to track the planet Jupiter in the night sky throughout 2026, including best times to see and how to observe the gas giant
Visible planets in May 2025
Our guide to observing the planets this month
When does the Flower Moon 2026 rise tonight? Find out with our moonrise timetable
Rise times for the 1 May 2026 Flower Moon for major cities across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Australia
Red Flower Moon looms on the horizon over Sicily. Beautiful image captured this morning hints at the full Moon spectacle this weekend
An image of the morning Flower Moon 2026 above the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata in Sicily, just as dawn is breaking.
How to photograph the Moon with a smartphone
Tips and tricks to help you succeed in lunar astrophotography using a smartphone.
Photograph the full Moon rising to create a stunning image, just like this. Our expert shows you how
Create a composite image showing the full Moon rising
A large full Moon mosaic takes your lunar photography to the next level. Here's how to do it, step-by-step
Find out how to photograph and stitch together sections of the Moon to make a full Moon mosaic.
Stepping out to see a full Moon tonight? Here are 6 easy ways to enjoy its spectacle
How to make the most of and enjoy a full Moon or supermoon.
Flower Moon rises tonight, 1 May 2026 – key rise times and how to see it
Catch the full Moon in May and you will have seen a 'Flower Moon'.
Tonight’s Flower Moon kicks off a rare two-Moon month. Here's why you shouldn't miss it
How to see the 2026 Flower Moon
Venus and Jupiter are side-by-side in May 2026, with a close encounter coming in June. Here's how to track them every night
Track the two brightest planets at the moment as they head for a close encounter this summer
Sombrero-shaped galaxy stuns in new image – captured by the camera tasked with solving the biggest mystery in the Universe
The Dark Energy Camera's image of Messier 104, the edge-on galaxy known as the Sombrero Galaxy.
Next full Moon dates 2025
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2026.
That bright star near the Flower Moon tonight? That's Spica, one of the brightest stars of springtime
Can you see a bright star close to the Moon tonight? That's Spica
Ever seen a strange flash in the night sky? This is what it could be
A guide to strange lights and flashes in the sky
Stargazing | What to see in the night sky this month
What can you see in the night sky tonight? Find out what's on view in our monthly stargazing guide.
NASA is flying helicopters on distant moons and planets. Welcome to a new era of Solar System exploration
Katrin Raynor reveals how Ingenuity’s triumph on Mars opened up a bold new era of flight on other worlds
Why are we so obsessed with UFOs? A history of flying saucers and why they continue to fascinate us
A history of UFO sightings and the origins of the flying saucer craze
Eta Aquariids 2026 | See this year's meteor shower
How to see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower this year.
Halley's Comet meteor shower 2026. Top tips for beginners observing the Eta Aquariids
Our top tips for beginners heading out to see an Eta Aquariid meteor
Double suns, more worlds: Tatooine-style planets with two sunsets are more common than thought, says brand new study
Planets with two suns are more likely to thrive than planets with only one sun, say astronomers
