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NASA completes Artemis II's second dress rehearsal. The mission to the Moon edges closer to launch
Get updates on the latest preparations for the launch of NASA's Artemis II mission via our rolling blog
Artemis II – NASA says it's fixed the fuel leak, putting the Moon mission on course for a March launch
The next mission to the Moon could now be weeks away
Think you know the colour of the Sun? Chances are you've got it completely wrong
Our Sun is often depicted as being yellow, but is this technically correct?
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Ever wondered what the Space Station smells like? These astronauts spill the beans, and it's not good...
Unsurprisingly, it’s tricky to keep a continuously occupied space station smelling sweet.
'Type A mishap' – NASA reveals the real reasons its astronauts were stranded in space
NASA says it's classifying the flight as a 'Type A mishap'
This is how long it would take you to travel round the world – on foot, by car, by plane or space station!
How long does it take to travel around the world on foot, by car, by plane and by space station?
We're closer than ever to discovering if alien life exists. A scientist explains why
Astronomer Adam Frank shows how our knowledge and technology mean we're closer to discovering life beyond Earth
See Uranus spin in a brand new video. Scientists get 3D view and unlock secrets of the planet's atmosphere
A new view of Uranus by the James Webb Space Telescope.
Why doesn't our Sun have a twin? If it did, we might not even exist
Most Sun-like stars orbit a partner, but ours ended up alone. We explain how – and why its lonely path set the stage for life
What are the chances of an asteroid hitting Earth?
The larger space rocks get, the less often they impact
Are we really prepared for a maverick asteroid hitting Earth?
In this archive article from 2006, Patrick Moore discusses the likelihood of Earth being struck by a huge space rock.
Eclipses 2024 | This year's solar and lunar eclipses
Find out when the next solar and lunar eclipses are occurring, and where you can see them.
Worm 'blood' Moon lunar eclipse, March 2025
How to see next full Moon, March's Worm Moon
A blood Moon eclipse is coming to North America next month. Here's how to see the Moon turn red
Key timings for the March 3, 2026 total lunar eclipse
This galaxy is pretty much all dark matter. And it took our most powerful telescopes to even find it
CDG-2 could be among the most heavily dark matter-dominated galaxies ever discovered
Barack Obama says aliens are real. This scientist agrees with him
Astrophysicist weighs in on the former US president's comments on alien life
Best smart telescopes
Our guide to every smart telescope we've ever tried and tested
Watch the Alien movies in order
The Alien franchise is undoubtedly one of the best-loved sci-fi horror franchises in cinema, and watching all the movies in chronological order is an interesting way to approach the saga. From Ridley Scott’s eery, claustrophobic masterpiece Alien, via James Cameron’s action shoot-em-up sequel Aliens, through the Alien vs Predator crossovers and the head-scratching prequels Prometheus and Covenant, it’s safe to say the franchise is at this point, pretty well fleshed-out. Discover our pick of the best space and sci-fi movies and the best horror movies set in space. But Alien is also the franchise that refuses to stay still. With
Six-planet alignment, February 2026. How to see it
Another planet parade is coming up. How excited should we be?
Gallery | Harvest Moon
What is a Harvest Moon, and and are they really worth the hype?
Next full Moon dates 2025
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2026.
Bonus Content | March 2026
Virtual Planetarium Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel guide us through this month's night-sky highlights. Interview Messier Catalogue poster Download our poster showing every object in the Messier Catalogue. How many can you tick off the list? Messier Catalogue poster (PDF) Binocular and Deep-Sky Tour Charts Download this month's binocular and deep-sky tour charts. The charts are printed in black on white so they can be viewed under red light at your telescope. SAN 250 Binocular Tour (PDF) SAN 250 Deep-Sky Tour (PDF) Southern Hemisphere Sky Chart SAN 250 Southern Hemisphere Chart (PDF) Observing forms Record your observations of Jupiter, Mars,
What came before the Big Bang? These are the best theories we have about the origin of the cosmos
We explore the theories about one of the most mind-boggling questions about the Universe.
Supersymmetry explained
A theory that could explain many of our Universe’s mysteries… but only if it’s true
