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This summer's sunset solar eclipse will be like nothing you've ever seen. It's a rare, beautiful sight you won't want to miss
On August 12, 2026, observers in the Balearic Islands will see a total eclipse of the Sun moments before sunset. Here’s what will happen to the sky.
We get humans to Mars. What then? Here's what we'll really do on the Red Planet – and why it could solve the greatest mystery in science
NASA-backed study has revealed the realities of humanity’s first crewed missions to Mars. It starts with simply surviving the day…
Ever seen the Man in the Moon? You're not alone! Here's what really creates a face on the lunar surface
The science behind the facial features on the Moon's surface
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This summer the UK is getting one of the best solar eclipses we've had for years. Here's how to see it
How to see the partial solar eclipse over the UK and Ireland on 12 August 2026
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.
Observing a solar eclipse? You'll need solar eclipse glasses. Here's what to look for and best models to buy
A certified pair of solar eclipse glasses is a good, low-cost way of safely observing one of nature's most exciting events.
"Turn the sound on for the full experience" - you need to see this mesmerising aurora video captured from space
A European Space Agency astronaut has filmed aurora from the Space Station
This is one hour of satellite trails over the world's darkest sky. Astronomers say nearly 2 million planned satellites could be 'devastating'
Study says existing proposals are going beyond the limit of what astronomy can withstand
You're looking at 60 million stars. The best ever view of our Galaxy's core in visible light could help us discover countless alien worlds
An image of the bulge of the Milky Way Galaxy showing over 60 million stars, as seen by the Euclid space telescope
We're getting a solar eclipse and shooting stars on the same day. How to see this summer's cosmic double whammy
The August 12, 2026 solar eclipse lands on the same day as the peak of the best summer meteor shower
Scientists discover a new way to destroy a star, unlike anything they’ve ever seen before
Astronomers discover new way of destroying a star. The discovery follows studyies of a powerful blast from space known as a gamma ray burst.
Breakthrough at comet 3I/ATLAS. Scientists say they can pin down what the interstellar comet's birthplace was like
New observations with the Very Large Telescope reveal the secrets of the comet's birthplace
The Milky Way has been forged by collisions with other galaxies. So why does it keep forgetting them?
New research shows how rapidly the Milky Way erases traces of collisions
Strange 'space balls' found on Australian beaches could be debris from rocket launches
Discovered rocket debris could be part of a growing trend, say experts
We got the chance to try out ZWO's new smart telescope. Our expert put the Seestar S30 Pro to the test
With better sensors and optics, this upgrade has serious imagers in its sights
Multiple universes? Here's why our own Universe doesn't need one to exist (and why they're like invisible dragons)
The idea there are many universes seems to solve our most stubborn cosmic mysteries. But it’s no substitute for hard evidence
Who is Avi Loeb? Trump's lead UFO researcher talks alien life and what would happen if we find we're not alone
Astronomer Avi Loeb gives his thoughts on the prospect of finding signs of intelligent life beyond our Solar System.
Preparing for the solar eclipse? Here's how to make sure your eclipse glasses are safe
Top tips from the AAA for making sure you get your hands on a pair of safe solar eclipse glasses.
Earth could be sitting in the centre of a giant cosmic void, say scientists
For the theory to hold, Earth would need to lie near the centre of a void around a billion lightyears in radius
How small can an Earth-like planet be and still host alien life? Scientists have used a genius trick to answer that very question
Study pinpoints which rocky worlds could hang on to a life-supporting atmosphere
What Earth looks like from other planets
Views of planet Earth as seen from the other worlds of the Solar System
ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year | See the 2026 shortlisted images
See the shortlisted images of the 2026 competition
A summer solar eclipse is coming to the US and Canada this August. Here's how to see it
While a total solar eclipse occurs in Europe, the U.S. and Canada will see only a small partial eclipse, so you'll need to know when and where it's visible
A student sent a camera into space to photograph the invisible energy of the Universe. This is what he captured
Experiment involved launching film negatives more than 121,000 feet into the stratosphere
