Astronomy news
The latest astronomy and space news, including updates from the professional observatories and spacecraft exploring the cosmos.
The latest images of insterstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
Snap! Jupiter spacecraft captures brand new image of 3I/ATLAS. Here's why it's got scientists excited
Time runs faster on Mars. Here's why that could cause huge problems for future space missions
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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Two students fixed NASA's powerful space telescope without leaving Earth. And they have the tattoos to prove it
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6 ways to enjoy a full Moon or supermoon
How to make the most of and enjoy a full Moon or supermoon.
6 beautiful objects to see in the night sky with binoculars throughout December 2025
With binoculars you can see so much more in the night sky. Take our deep-sky tour and find out.
Comets and asteroids visible in the sky tonight
What comets and asteroids can you see in the sky tonight and over the coming weeks? Find out when and where to look to see a Near Earth Object.
Tonight's full Moon is your last chance to see a supermoon in 2025. Here's how to make the most of it
The Cold Moon rises tonight. Here are 7 reasons not to miss the final supermoon of the year
Space and astronomy news in brief
Brief, 1-minute reads giving you the latest, quick news in astronomy, space science and spaceflight
