Astronomers have found two planets around two separate stars that are succumbing to their stars' intense heat.

It has been a busy start to 2025 for astronomy lovers with plenty of planets spread across the sky, the moon passing between Mars and Earth in an eclipse-like event, and, in the Southern Hemisphere, ...

A comet believed to be in its death throes could briefly be seen over Tasmania this week as it hurtled through the cosmos in ...

G3 (ATLAS) is one of the few comets on record that became bright enough to be visible in the daytime without optical aid like ...

A rare 'planetary parade' will be visible to the naked eye in the UK this week, as Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn sit in a ...

Although planets are technically always ‘aligned’ because they orbit the solar system on the same plane (the ecliptic), it’s ...

Up to seven planets are set to align in the night sky over the UK in January and February - here's when and how to see the rare event.

Following the Quadrantids meteor shower, another incredible sky event is about to take place: comet Atlas C/2024 G3 will soon ...

Six planets are parading across the sky, appearing as some of the night's brightest stars. A few easy tips can help you ...

While Earthlings were wrapping gifts and preparing holiday buffets this past Christmas Eve, a rocket named for a south ...

Early 2025 is a good time for skygazing and spotting up to seven planets in the night sky – if you have a little help.

Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.