The Perseid meteor shower, which makes its appearance every year in Earth’s sky, reaches its peak with up to 100 meteors per hour expected
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Watch NOW: ‘April Fool’s Day’ comet swings by Earth
Join Slooh as Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak makes its close approach
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NIGHT SKY: Where and when to catch the Orionid meteor shower
Be prepared for the return of the Orionids as they reach their peak
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NIGHT SKY: How to watch Venus skim Jupiter tonight
Here’s everything you need to know about the spectacular pairing
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Astronomers employ drones to monitor and control light pollution
A light, low cost system, that could assist with achieving darker skies has been developed
Astronomy
NIGHT SKY: How to catch the International Space Station
Here’s how you can watch astronauts Tim Peake, Yuri Malenchenko and Tim Kopra fly over your location
Astronomy
NIGHT SKY: Where and when to catch the Quadrantid meteor shower
Get ready for the first meteor shower of 2016!
Astronomy
NIGHT SKY: Catch the International Space Station tonight!
You can watch Tim Peake, Yuri Malenchenko and Tim Kopra fly overhead this evening and tomorrow night – here’s how
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NIGHT SKY: Where and when to catch the Orionid meteor shower
Be prepared for the return of the Orionids as they reach their peak
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FREE PREVIEW: All About Space issue 44
We shed new light on the mysterious dark matter in the latest issue of All About Space – out now!
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NIGHT SKY: See Jupiter and Venus put on a spectacular show tonight!
Tonight the pair will boast a breathtaking sight that shouldn’t be missed!
Astronomy
Is there a location on Earth where I can see the most stars?
There’s no single place to observe the night sky but there are ideal locations
Deep Space
Can we see dead stars with the naked eye?
We find out the answer to this intriguing question
Deep Space
What’s the heaviest star cluster?
We find out who’s the heftiest stellar family of them all
Astronomy
Why do binoculars need prisms?
Prisms are crucial for a good pair of binoculars. We find out why
Solar System
Could Jupiter get a new red spot?
We find out if it’s possible for the gas giant to grow another of its famous red blemishes
Astronomy
How do light pollution filters work?
We take a look at how these filters can be a saviour for astronomers battling light pollution