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Dazzling meteor shower from rare comet to peak in the UK this week

The Orionid meteor shower, known for its fast, bright meteors, will peak in the coming week.

The National (Scotland) · 2h ago

What is the autumnal equinox – and when does it take place?

Following a record-breaking summer, the autumnal equinox is set to take place on Wednesday, 23 September at 1.06am (BST). But what does this mean? Royal Museums Greenwich says that the annual event, which takes place in September, marks the beginning of astronomical autumn for the northern hemisphere . Meteorological autumn,…

The Independent UK · Sep 22

How to safely watch the UK’s most complete solar eclipse in 27 years

The eclipse on 12 August will be the most complete seen in the UK since 1999

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Painting reattributed to Gainsborough after six decades labelled unknown

Experts delighted portrait refound but say this is ‘cautionary tale’, stressing importance of rigorous checks to avoid misattribution

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2023

How to see Lyrid meteor shower in Scotland as April spectacle to peak this weekend

The shower has already begun, but it's peak is just around the corner - here's how to see the space rocks for yourself.

Daily Record · Apr 18, 2023

Win tickets to the Royal Observatory

Competition closes Sunday 26 March 2023

Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2023

How to see Northern Lights in Edinburgh tonight - time and tips to spot aurora borealis

The skies above Edinburgh were lit up last night as the Northern Lights left residents in awe. And the phenomenon is set to illuminate the skies above the capital again this evening.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 27, 2023

Exact time to see Northern Lights tonight in Scotland as aurora borealis could return

Scots who missed the dazzling light display on Sunday evening may get another chance to see the Northern Lights.

Daily Record · Feb 27, 2023

Draconid meteor shower 2024: When, where & how to see it

The Draconid meteor shower peaks around Oct. 8. Here we explore what the Draconids are, where they are found and how you can see them.

Space · Oct 5, 2022

What is the autumnal equinox, when it will take place and what does it mean?

Autumn equinox is nearly here following a British summer full of sweltering heatwaves, sunshine and longer evenings, with the UK enduring its fourth warmest summer on record

Daily Mirror · Sep 22, 2022