Astronomy39 mins agoSpacecraft attempts closest ever approach to SunIt will plunge into our star's outer atmosphere to uncover its secrets 39 mins agoUS & Canada13 Dec 2024The violent birth of the Geminid meteor showerThe Geminids are an astronomical highlight of the year, creating a spectacular show of shooting stars every December. Scientists are now starting to understand where they came from.13 Dec 2024Future9 Dec 2024'Drown in stars' during meteor shower - astronomerNick Hewitt hopes the Geminid meteor shower will inspire more of us to discover the night sky's wonders.9 Dec 2024Northamptonshire2 Dec 2024Eastbourne named best location for stargazingThe East Sussex spot was praised for its reduced cloud cover, and low air and light pollution.2 Dec 2024Sussex30 Nov 2024Dark Sky Observatory finds new home after blazeA state of the art facility at Clatteringshaws Loch will replace the one destroyed by fire in 2021.30 Nov 2024South Scotland25 Nov 2024New £6.8m planetarium opens to the publicIt is hoped the new facility will encourage young people to become interested in space.25 Nov 2024Nottingham5 Nov 2024How a Cotswold astronomer helped define US politics Charles Mason grew up in rural Gloucestershire before working on the Mason-Dixon Line in the US.5 Nov 2024Gloucestershire18 Oct 2024The dash not to miss once-in-a-lifetime comet snapKeen photographers recount how earthly and natural challenges nearly scupper their chances.18 Oct 202418 Oct 2024Hunter's Moon: Big and bright supermoon capturedPhotographers from across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire caught the supermoon on camera.18 Oct 2024England
