What happens during solstice? The December Solstice, also known as the summer solstice, marks the marks the day with the most number of daylight hours in the southern hemisphere. The Sun appears at its highest point in the sky, with the Earth most tilted towards the...
After Christmas on Boxing Day evening, Saturn and the Moon will paint a pretty picture on the western horizon. If you got a telescope for Christmas, try finding Saturn. It’s the ringed planet and is one of the most favourite objects to see through a telescope....
It’s the Moon and Jupiter that will see in the New Year with you! The Moon will sink below the western horizon just after 1.30am on New Year’s morning, so if you’re still up, you’ll see your first moon set for 2026! Use the above image as a guide. Astronomical...
Jupiter is rising in the early mornings. For the early birds on 3rd November, there’s a great opportunity to see bright Jupiter sitting alongside the Moon. Mars is on the opposite side of the Moon and they are all appearing alongside the constellation, Leo....
If you haven’t ticked Mercury off your planet bucket list yet, tonight is the night! Use bright red-coloured Mars as your guide and you’ll spot the closest planet to the Sun in no time at all. After sunset on 13th November, Mercury is just to the left of...
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