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On the morning of the 25th of October 2022, a partial solar eclipse will be visible from the United Kingdom and across most of Europe, northern Africa, the Middle East, […]

The annual Perseids meteor shower is possibly the one most eagerly anticipated by astronomers. For several years they have resulted in a great show with dozens of bright meteors being […]

In May 2022, the Federation of Astronomical Societies held an online webinar discussing the impact of “mega-constellations”, artificial satellites that will number tens, perhaps hundreds of thousands in low-Earth orbit […]

About Scopes4SEN Scopes4SEN donates telescopes to organisations that support children with special educational needs and vulnerable persons and home-schooling SEN families. Patrick Poitevin runs the charity and is one of […]

Each year, the lovely, colourful Geminids meteor shower is visible from the 3rd to the 16th December 2021. The display reaches its peak in the UK during the early hours […]

The best places to see the aurora in the UK are Scotland, Northern England, Northern Wales and Northern Ireland. The further North you are, the more likely you are to […]

Join the International Dark-Sky Association for Under One Sky 2021 – a 24-hour virtual event that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to combat light pollution in your community. […]

“Waaaooow, did you see that beast? An amazing long tail with sparkles coming off it!?” — a typical response from someone who’s spotted an Orionid meteor! The Orionids meteor shower […]

Join expert author Tiffany Francis-Baker on a night-time journey around Britain and Ireland as she reveals the best places for stargazing. This guide is an excellent complement to our website […]