From Earth spinning on its axis and orbiting the Sun to it precessing like a top, lots of factors affect which stars you can see in the sky.
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Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand are in a prime position to catch this total eclipse of the Moon; find the timing in our interactive map.
Comet MAPS has the potential to be one of the ‘Great Comets’ of this century.
In 2026 we will see a total eclipse of the Moon, a blue Moon, a supermoon and the two brightest planets close together in the sky.
Unlike some other over-hyped meteor showers, this one is the real deal.
The Moon will indeed be black, kind of. But that’s not why you should look up this weekend.
Use our interactive globe to see if you’re in the ‘zone of disappointment’ for the Perseids – then save these dates for better meteor showers to watch.
There are telltale clues to help you work out what just blazed overhead.
As the night sky became polluted with light from electrified cities, people built planetariums. Today, they’re more impressive than ever.
A full moon, low on the horizon, tinted red – it’s a sight not to be missed.
Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) will be visible just after sunset in the coming nights.
In 2017, astronomers found an object they’d never seen before. Now, it’s part of a growing category of elusive ‘dark comets’ – and we might find more soon.
What’s so special about a supermoon? Hardly anything. There are better things to observe in the night sky, according to a professional astronomer.
This small coastal town’s efforts to reclaim the night skies for people and nature is truly inspirational. Here’s how you can help reduce light pollution and claim your own Dark Sky Place title.
Light pollution is a relatively new problem. Simple solutions can fix it.
Your favorite TV show isn’t the only place where guest stars might appear. Keep an eye on the sky for the second half of 2024 and you might be able to witness a rare astronomical event.
On July 31, Earth will pass through two debris streams that will produce meteor showers. Here’s where to look in the night sky in Australia and New Zealand.
Astronomers and stargazers around the world are excited to witness a rare event that only happens once every 80 years – a recurrent nova.
When rocks from space fall towards Earth, they usually don’t do any damage – here’s why.
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.
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Professor (Astrophysics), University of Southern Queensland
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Senior Curator (Astronomy), Museums Victoria Research Institute; The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor in Astronomy, Monash University
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Professor of Physics and Astronomy, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Teaching Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Penn State
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Radio Astronomy, University of Sydney
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PhD Candidate in Space History, UCL
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Director of the Abrams Planetarium, Michigan State University
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Lecturer in Astronomy, Nottingham Trent University
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Astrophysicist/Cosmologist, Australian National University
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University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona
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Associate Dean of Innovation and Engagement, Swinburne University of Technology
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Adjunct Professor, Centre for Astrophysics, University of Southern Queensland
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Professor, School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Directeur de recherche CNRS, Université Paris Cité