Enhanced activity from Draconid meteor shower possible in 2019
Meteor experts are advising that parts of the world might again enjoy enhanced activity from the Draconid meteor shower on October 8, 2019.
Wonderful Mira heads for maximum brightness
One of the most interesting variable stars, Mira, is nearing its brightest and easy to see in the evening sky.
Astronomers find it may be raining on planet warm enough for life
Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have discovered a planet with clouds of water vapour, where it may be raining, boosting chances of life.
Here’s how you can find Uranus and Neptune
Now is a good time to find two planets, Uranus and Neptune, that can be seen with simply binoculars. Here’s how you to observe Uranus and Neptune.
Where you can find Uranus in the night sky
Uranus shines dimly because it is so far away, but it is easy to find with binoculars. Here is our guide.
Where you can find Neptune in the night sky
Here is a guide on where you can find planet Neptune in the night sky.
How to see the Perseid meteor shower in 2019
Amateur astronomers are looking forward to the return of one of the year’s strongest and most reliable meteor showers. Here is your hype-free guide on how to see the Perseid meteor shower in 2019.
See the Apollo landing sites on the Moon
Six of the Apollo space missions landed humans on the lunar surface. See the regions they visited for yourselves through a small telescope.
How to see July’s partial eclipse of the Moon
A partial eclipse of the Moon will occur on the night of July 16, 2019. It will be visible from much of the world, but not North America.
Meteor showers to watch out for during July
July marks the start of meteor season with an increase in the number of active showers, including the start of the Perseids.
17 totally awesome facts about an eclipse of the Sun
There’s a total eclipse of the Sun on July 2. Here are 17 key facts about these awesome events.
Find dwarf planet Ceres easily with binoculars
Dwarf planet Ceres is currently at its brightest this year. You can find Ceres easily with binoculars or a small telescope.