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When rocks from space fall towards Earth, they usually don’t do any damage – here’s why.
A bright Eta Aquariid meteor photobombed this photo of comet C/2020 F8 (SWAN) in May 2020.
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The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks each year in early May, but this year it should be particularly good, thanks to dark skies and extra activity.
Pons–Brooks visible from Utah, March 9 2024.
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If you look carefully at the night sky, you may spot this fuzzy visitor with the naked eye – but binoculars will help.
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In 2024 we will see meteor showers, Saturn disappearing behind the Moon, and – if we’re lucky – a comet bright enough to see with the naked eye.
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A telescope can reveal so much of the night sky, including Saturn’s rings and the Moon’s craters. But choosing the right telescope is a difficult decision – here’s what you need to know.
Stargazers in Bourke, New South Wales, Australia.
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People have been looking up at the stars for thousands of years. Here’s where to start if you want to learn more about the night sky – from spotting easy-to-find constellations to using the best apps.
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The Geminids meteor shower this year promises to be extra special as the peak of the falls at New Moon.
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Viral headlines would have you think Saturn’s rings will vanish in just 18 months. Here’s what that really means and why you don’t need to worry.
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There’s a chance Nishimura might brighten unexpectedly – but it’s a slim one.
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A mysterious hunk of space junk buzzed through Australian skies last night. It may have been the third stage of a Soyuz 2 rocket just launched by Russia.
On April 8, 2024, much of the eastern United States will fall in the path of a total solar eclipse, like the one pictured.
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With a solar eclipse and several meteor showers coming up, an astronomy professor shares travel tips for viewing astronomical phenomena.
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There’s nothing weird happening with Mercury. In fact, most days of the year there’s at least one planet in retrograde.
Comets are rarely as bright as this illustration.
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The newly discovered comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is anticipated to be spectacularly bright late next year. But it’s important to temper our expectations.
All human development, from large cities to small towns, shines light into the night sky.
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With the help of thousands of citizen scientists, a new study measured exactly how much brighter night skies are getting every year.
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Skies in the Northern Hemisphere have been graced by a rare, green comet. Now, it’s our turn to look for it in Australia – but the view will be dimming rapidly.
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Geminids – the best meteor shower of the year – are about to grace the skies. Here’s everything you need to know.
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People across Australia and New Zealand will be able to catch the blood moon. Here’s how to get the best view.
The 1833 Leonid Meteor storm, as seen over Niagara Falls.
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Could the Tau Herculid meteor shower put on a spectacular show next week? Only time will tell.
An Eta Aquariid meteor (centre) along with comet C/2020 F8 (SWAN) in the background, photographed during the 2020 Eta Aquariid shower.
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Each year, the Earth runs through a broad river of dust surrounding Comet Halley – giving birth to the spectacular Eta Aquariid meteor shower.
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The Orion Star Count 2022 calls on us to go outside and count the stars of Orion.