Astronomy news
The latest astronomy and space news, including updates from the professional observatories and spacecraft exploring the cosmos.
Spacecraft captures first ever images of the Sun’s mysterious south pole
Scientists have finally peered over the Sun’s edge - Solar Orbiter’s images of the south pole are rewriting what we know about our closest star.
Giant Martian volcano breaks through clouds in dramatic new image
How NASA has revealed both the beauty and science behind the Red Planet’s clouds.
Sun’s fury sends Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites plummeting back to Earth
The Sun’s wild mood swings can shake up life in orbit - and on Earth. Here's how
Vast glow-in-the-dark cosmic cloud near Earth shines a light on the mysteries of interstellar space
Radiation risks on Mars: What solar storms mean for future human missions
Why are solar storms posing a serious radiation threat for future explorers?
28 Years Later features UK astrophotographer's dazzling shot of the Milky Way
Astronomers find missing matter in filament bridging galaxy clusters
The first day of summer – the longest day – falls this weekend. Science of the summer solstice explained
Webb and Keck see methane clouds on Titan
There's a chance to see Saturn, Neptune and the Moon together this week before sunrise. Here's how to do it
Debunked! Critics say glass of water proves China faked space station video. Science says otherwise
ESA Proba-3 mission first images
ESA Flyeye telescope first light
Eclipses every day? Astronomers unveil a unique 6-star system that makes it possible
A new discovery dazzles astronomers and unlocks fresh secrets about how stars live and evolve
NASA ends remote working. Here’s what it means for space science
Is NASA's decision a pivotal shift for the teams behind our most ambitious space missions?
Astronomers look back in time, see enormous black hole firing out a jet, illuminated by the glow from the Big Bang
Next full Moon dates 2025
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2025.