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Twice as nice: two meteor showers to light up Australia’s skies
On any clear night, if you gaze skywards long enough, chances are you’ll see a meteor streaking through the sky. Some nights, however, are better than others.
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The best meteor shower of the year is about to grace our skies
This December is your chance to witness one of the best meteor showers of 2018 – the Geminids.
Science & Environment
Can you actually name a star?
Stars for sale, but no, you can’t really buy an official star name to remember someone.
Science & Environment
Your guide to some of the best meteor showers for 2017
2017 is looking to be a spectacular year for meteor showers. So here’s what to look out for in both the northern and southern skies.
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‘Super Moon’ to light up the skies on Monday
Tonight, the Moon will be closer to Earth than it has been in 68 years.
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Perseid meteor shower to put on special show up north
An unusually high number of shooting stars expected for this year’s Perseid meteor shower: “the further north you are the better”.
Science & Environment
Your guide to seeing five planets after sunset
Everything you need to know about spotting all five bright planets next month.
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Meteor shower to shine in late July
Stay up late or set your alarms; the Delta Aquarid meteor shower is sending shooting stars across the twilight sky this month.
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Dark spot on the Sun
Amateur and professional astronomers in the Northern Hemisphere are preparing for a rare ‘transit of Mercury’ on 9 May.
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Get ready for a month of shooting stars
Earth is about to make its annual pass through the tail of Halley’s Comet.