Generally, the nights of and near the new moon – when the moon is not illuminated – are better for most stargazing experiences. Here are the dates of new moons this year.

Measuring distances across the universe is much more challenging than measuring distances on Earth. Is a brighter star closer ...

Rare planetary alignment featuring Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars promises celestial splendour in the southern hemisphere's twilight skies.

Sydney offers a vibrant mix of stunning landmarks, beautiful beaches and a world-class culinary scene, making it the perfect ...

The Moon meets the Red Planet’s rival in Scorpius, skims close to Saturn, and reaches New phase in the sky this week.

This year's Six Nations will feature 20-minute red cards for the first time after the law variation was trialled during the ...

The Large Angle and Spectrometric Coronagraph aboard the Soho spacecraft captured the view of the comet as it flew with a giant tail that kept burning from the intense heat of the Sun.

Group 1 power has fuelled Cambridge Stud’s 42-strong Book 1 draft at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale. The farm’s proven stallion duo of Almanzor and Hello Youmzain and exciting younger ...

G3 has mesmerized astronomers and amateur skygazers for months as the world tried to spot the bright comet in the sky nearing its fatal encounter with the Sun.

From biennales to regional exhibitions and international touring shows, ArtsHub sketches out a calendar of defining First Nations exhibitions that will shape 2025. Installation Yuriyal Bridgeman, ...

On this day in aviation history, January 20, 1941, the Brazilian Air Force (Portuguese: Força Aérea Brasileira, FAB) was ...

Astronomers measure a star’s brightness using the apparent magnitude system, where lower values indicate brighter stars.