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The latest astronomy and space news, including updates from the professional observatories and spacecraft exploring the cosmos.
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.
Masterclass: Capturing Jupiter on camera
Join our online spring Masterclass with Damian Peach, world-renowned astrophotographer and lecturer at 7pm on 23 May 2024.
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A ring of fire solar eclipse is visible this week. This is all you need to know about one of 2026's biggest events
All you need to know about the 17 February annular eclipse, including where a partial eclipse will be visible from
What's new?
Fungi discovered at Chernobyl could protect Mars astronauts from extreme radiation
Electric sparks detected in Mars dust storms. Why it could cause problems for humans on the Red Planet
A new threat awaiting the first human travellers to Mars?
This distant solar system is like our own, except it's inside-out. Here's why that's a big deal
The discovery is challenging what we know about how planets form around stars
Hubble sees strange, sputtering vibrations from a dying star. This cosmic light show is the Egg Nebula
Hubble gives astronomers a fleeting glimpse of a key moment in a star's life
Artemis II will broadcast 4K from the Moon. Laser tech could give us Netflix-style views of the lunar surface
NASA's O2O system is capable of sending down 4K high-definition video from the Moon
Space and astronomy news in brief
Brief, 1-minute reads giving you the latest, quick news in astronomy, space science and spaceflight
The cosmic explosion that wouldn't quit. Strange signal from deep space baffles astronomers
A real-life Tatooine? Astronomers discover trio of planets in rare double-sun system
Get the key facts on this story with our quick, 1-minute read Star system: astronomers have discovered three Earth-sized planets orbiting a binary star system known as TOI-2267 Close proximity: the system is located 190 lightyears from Earth, which is considered relatively nearby in astronomical terms Binary nature: the two stars in the system are cool and orbit each other at a distance just eight times the distance between Earth and the Sun Record breakers: this discovery represents the coldest and most compact pair of stars known to host planets Transit first: the study marks the first time planets have
