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Andromeda is coming and it's unstoppable

See that bright object in the sky? That’s Andromeda – the closest major galaxy to our Milky Way and the most distant thing ...
No matter your observing experience or equipment, January 2026 provides many impressive astronomy events to kick off the new ...
From volcanic landscapes to world-class observatories, a journey through the Canary Islands reveals a night sky unlike ...
The month brings a strong lineup of celestial sights, including a supermoon, meteor activity, and several close moon-planet ...
Nasa astronaut Don Pettit has captured a breathtaking view from space, blending vibrant auroras and glowing city lights with ...
Wolf supermoon this weekend, chased closely by a planetary parade and a good chance of viewing the Andromeda galaxy in ...
The last quarter moon is on January 10, and new moon is on January 18. The waxing crescent moon is just above Saturn on ...
NASA have released a photograph capturing a vivid image of the Large Magellanic Cloud, a galaxy just 160,000 light-years away ...
It used to be said that you could test your eyesight by counting the number of stars visible to the unaided eye. The best nights to try this are around January 19 when the Moon is new ...
From new exoplanetary neighbors and a weakening dark energy to the best evidence for life on Mars and an interstellar comet ...
There’s no shortage of stunning scenery and daytime activities in the Lakes. Now, an observatory is offering stellar nocturnal events too ...
Learn more about the year’s first supermoon and other early 2026 astronomical events you don’t want to miss, including a ...