Astronomy news
The latest astronomy and space news, including updates from the professional observatories and spacecraft exploring the cosmos.
See the Sun kiss the Big Apple! Manhattanhenge 2025 is coming, and this is how you can see it
How to see the Sun set between Manhattan's skyscrapers.
Spain and Portugal blackout from space, captured by satellites orbiting our planet, pole-to-pole
As tonight's Flower Moon blooms, you may notice it looks slightly different...
Next full Moon dates 2025
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2025.
Soviet spacecraft crashes to Earth. Kosmos 482 exact location still in doubt
A 1970s Soviet spacecraft built to withstand Venus's thick atmosphere will crash to Earth this weekend
Winding the Crab Nebula back in time reveals the secrets of the exploding star at its heart
How to find alien life on Mars? Get it to come to you! Scientists find way of searching for life by making Mars microbes move
“This movement, known as chemotaxis, could be a strong indicator of life and could guide space missions looking for living organisms on Mars or other planets,” says Max Riekeles of the Technical University of Berlin.
Mars meteors hit deeper than expected. AI and NASA robot find marsquake over 1,000 miles from where it should be
This discovery reshapes our understanding of Mars’ interior and seismic activity.
Rare lunar sample arrives in UK for study and could reveal whether our Moon formed from an Earth collision
This image shows a single part of the complex structure that underpins the whole Universe
"By capturing the faint light emitted by this filament, which travelled for just under 12 billion years to reach Earth, we were able to precisely characterise its shape," explains Davide Tornotti.
Could Betelgeuse supernova cause extinction on Earth? Two ancient star explosions may have done just that
NASA Juno update April 2025
When will Earth run out of oxygen?
How far away would aliens have to be to detect life on Earth?
Halley's Comet meteor shower peaks this week. Top tips for beginners observing the Eta Aquariids
Our top tips for beginners heading out to see an Eta Aquariid meteor this weekend.
Scientist X-rayed our Galaxy and found a fractured 'bone'
Heard about the 'Skull' rock found on Mars? The real story behind the discovery is much more interesting
Vesta at opposition, May 2025
Stargazing | What to see in the night sky this month
What can you see in the night sky tonight? Find out what's on view in our monthly stargazing guide.
Eta Aquariids 2025 | See this year's meteor shower
How to see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower this year.