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Jupiter and the moon take a sunset stroll tonight. Here's how to see it
By Anthony Wood last updated
The king of the planets meets a waxing half moon at sunset on March 26.

A photographer's journey to capture a blood moon rising over the South China Sea. 'It was an incredible moment'
By Anthony Wood published
"For a brief instant, I simply stood there, stunned. Then instinct took over".

Get one last look at the Pleiades before it disappears from the spring sky
By Anthony Wood published
Here's how to spot the Pleiades before they become lost in the glow of the setting sun.

Early spring deals for observing the cosmos: Our top picks for stargazers
By Harry Bennett published
Do you want to get a better look at the universe around you? I've spotted these early deals on our best binoculars, cameras and telescopes, so you don't have to blow your budget for mind-blowing views.

Rare daytime fireball may have dropped meteorites on Texas: Here's where to find them
By Anthony Wood published
The fireball shattered with the force of 26 tons of TNT, potentially spreading shards over a swathe of Texas land.

Astrophotographer spies Thor's Helmet shining 15,000 light-years away in spectacular photo
By Anthony Wood published
A massive stellar wind bubble sculpts the nebula into the shape of the Norse god's famous helmet.

Northern lights dazzle worldwide as strong G3 geomagnetic storm sparks stunning show (photos)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Powerful geomagnetic storms sent the northern lights dancing far beyond the poles, delivering a spectacular show across the world.

See the delicate crescent moon dance with the 'Seven Sisters' of the Pleiades tonight
By Anthony Wood published
The Pleiades is a 1,000-strong open star cluster in the constellation Taurus.
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