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Astronomy

April 2025

  • An illustration of what the planet K2-18 b could look like with a red dwarf star on a black background that is speckled with some small stars. The planet is large, in the foreground on the right and the star is smaller, in the background at the lower left. The planet is various shades of blue, with wisps of white scattered throughout. The left edge of the planet (the side facing the star) is lit, while the rest is in shadow. The star has a bright red glow.]

    Scientists hail ‘strongest evidence’ so far for life beyond our solar system

    Astrophysics team say observation of chemical compounds may be ‘tipping point’ in search for extraterrestrial life
  • a trail pic for Starwatch

    Starwatch
    Starwatch: Lesser-known Coma star cluster is the jewel in a queen’s hair

    Comprising 10-11 stars in the constellation of Coma Berenices, with a little effort, it is visible to the naked eye

    • How and where to watch the Lyrid meteor shower

    • Share your pictures of the Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN)

    • Starwatch
      Full moon to meet blue giant star Spica in evening sky

March 2025

  • Chart showing Taurus and Orion

    Starwatch
    Dazzling planet, moon and stars tableau to usher in April

  • Statue in near darkness with crescent of sun in sky with moon partly covering

    From Greenland to Europe and Senegal: the partial solar eclipse – in pictures

  • A partial solar eclipse has been visible to varying degrees across the northern hemisphere
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    Partial solar eclipse visible across northern hemisphere – video

  • Partial solar eclipse<br>A partial solar eclipse seen from Cambourne, Cambridgeshire . Picture date: Thursday June 10, 2021. PA Photo. Weather permitting, observers in the UK and Ireland are seeing a crescent sun instead of the 'ring of fire' formed by a total eclipse. See PA story SCIENCE Eclipse. Photo credit should read: PA Wire

    Saturday’s partial solar eclipse: where can I see it and what time will it happen?

  • Astronomers find signal that gives ‘unexpected’ insight into early universe

  • Brief letters
    A dustpan and brush with fine art

  • Science Weekly
    What a dark energy discovery means for the fate of the universe – podcast

  • Dark energy: mysterious cosmic force appears to be weakening, say scientists

  • Is dark energy destined to dominate the universe and lead to the ‘big crunch’?

  • Scientists hail ‘avalanche of discoveries’ from Euclid space telescope

  • Starwatch
    Our brightest star can lead us to Orion’s hunting dog

  • Brief letters
    In good company for aches and pains

  • Astronomers discover 128 new moons orbiting Saturn

  • Science Weekly
    Mars-a-lago? Did the red planet once have sandy beaches? – podcast

  • Starwatch
    Total lunar eclipse to mesmerise skywatchers in March

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