Astronomy news
The latest astronomy and space news, including updates from the professional observatories and spacecraft exploring the cosmos.
The first supermoon of the year rises tonight. Here's why you should keep watching past midnight
We're about to get three supermoons in a row. Here's what you need to know
The Harvest Moon supermoon rises tonight. Here's why you need to see it
Masterclass: The planets in their prime
Join our Masterclass with Pete Lawrence, expert astro imager and presenter on BBC Four’s The Sky at Night at 7pm on 25 April 2024.
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6 ways to enjoy to enjoy a full Moon or supermoon
How to make the most of and enjoy a full Moon or supermoon.
What's new?
This is a real image of an alien world forming around a star. And scientists think they may have found a second
The Harvest Moon is coming, and this year it's a supermoon, the first of three in a row
What is a Harvest Moon, and and are they really worth the hype?
How to see comet C/2025 A6 (LEMMON) this autumn
Start observing the supermoon tonight and you'll see exactly why it's called the Harvest Moon
SpaceX meets a star – photographer captures Falcon 9 rocket blasting-off in front of the Sun
Space and astronomy news in brief
Brief, 1-minute reads giving you the latest, quick news in astronomy, space science and spaceflight