This weekend and early next week sky watchers will be treated to one of the most prolific meteor showers of the year called the Leonids. Although the “streaky” meteors can be seen each year between […]
On January 5, 2014, the Earth passed between the sun and Jupiter (opposition) and attained its closest approach to the Earth for 2014 (391 million miles), meaning the coming month will be the best time […]
A massive asteroid 1.7 miles (2.7kms) wide is set to make its closest approach to Earth in two hundred years on May 31st. However, before sparking any unnecessary panic it should be noted that asteroid […]
On May 23rd, Stargazers will be treated to a special astronomical event when the planets Venus, Jupiter and Mercury gather to form a triangle low in the western sky after sunset. This spectacular triple conjunctions […]
Orion the Hunter and other winter constellations, such as Canis Major, Canis Minor, Gemini, Auriga and Taurus, are beginning to sink below the horizon and by the end of May will disappear until late autumn. […]
Stargazers across the northern hemisphere are currently gearing up to witness the oldest recorded meteor shower in history, known as the Lyrid meteor shower. Chinese observations of this annual shower dates back 2,700 years, and […]
Astronomers and enthusiasts alike are gearing up for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe the planet Venus cross the face of the Sun, which will take place between June 5th and 6th for a period of […]
On February 15th, 2013, a huge 150 foot asteroid called ‘2012 DA14’ is due to pass so close to the Earth that it will travel under our man-made orbiting satellites. A potential collision by the […]
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