Astronomy1 day agoJupiter and Venus to share 'cosmic kiss'Elizabeth Rizzini looks at the prospects for seeing a spectacular planetary conjunction.1 day ago5 days agoNight sky events to watch out for this summerThe Milky Way, the Summer triangle, eclipses and a meteor shower can all be seen over the next few months.5 days ago29 May 2026Rare 'Blue Moon' set to light up UK skiesSophia Herod explains what is meant by the phrase "Blue Moon" - and it doesn't mean the Moon is turning blue.29 May 202629 May 2026The battle for darkness in Chile's Atacama DesertHumanity’s artificial glow is swallowing the night sky. Even astronomers in this remote observatory in the South American desert cannot escape it.29 May 202628 May 2026New dark skies policy could boost night-time economy, says councilHighland Council says it already has some of the darkest skies in Europe for stargazers to enjoy.28 May 202610 May 2026Award for scientist who brought space to millionsJames O'Donoghue, from the University of Reading, is awarded the 2026 Carl Sagan medal.10 May 202630 Apr 2026A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty sells for record in auctionThe astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and had never been exhibited before. 30 Apr 202623 Apr 2026Astronaut takes photo of his university from orbitJack Hathaway tells Cranfield University he had to wait for a break in the British weather.23 Apr 202622 Apr 2026Woman who unlocked the secrets of the stars honouredCecilia Payne-Gaposchkin is described as "a scientist of exceptional brilliance and determination".22 Apr 2026...
