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9 night sky events to see in June, from a strawberry moon to interstellar clouds
This month's night sky is filled with close-range meteors, swirling nebulas, and prime stargazing conditions. Here’s when you ...
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Parade of 7 planets is a don’t-miss ‘great alignment’ in the sky: Where, when and how to watch
making for a cool seven and upgrading the night sky scene to a great alignment. The last time there was a seven-planet parade was in June 2022. Whether you call it a planetary alignment or a ...
17 dazzling images from 2025 Milky Way Photographer of the Year awards
Earth and space mingle in stunning ways for the 2025 Milky Way Photographer of the Year contest. From the “geological ...
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This astronaut's incredible photo, taken from space, features in the Milky Way Photographer of the Year collection
The travel photography blog Capture the Atlas has released the eighth edition of its annual Milky Way Photographer of the ...
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Where are the best places to view the night sky? Astrotourism explained
More travelers are seeking out the feeling of awe from the night sky, with 60% of travelers saying they're considering visiting a low-light pollution destination, according to Booking.com's 2025 ...
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9 reasons to look up this May, from vanishing rings to a flower moon
May’s night sky is packed with astronomical events—find out when and where to look for meteor showers, ancient star clusters, and a rare cosmic lineup. Buachaille Etive Mòr rises beneath the ...
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The Sky at Night
The first edition of The Sky at Night was shown on 24 April 1957. It was introduced by Paul Johnstone, but featured Patrick Moore, who presented the programme until his death in December 2012 ...