A meteor exploded in the sky above New South Wales. An astronomer explains where it might have come from
At about 6:30pm last night, a meteor exploded with a bright flash that was widely…
A new comet was just discovered. Will it be visible in broad daylight?
A newly discovered comet has astronomers excited, with the potential to be a spectacular sight…
What was the ‘Christmas Star’? Astronomy might hold the answer
In the run up to Christmas, carols fill the air. Many have an astronomical twist,…
The year’s best meteor shower is about to start – here’s how to see it
Where many other meteor showers are often over-hyped, the Geminids are the real deal: far…
Everyone’s talking about the Perseid meteor shower – but don’t bother trying to see it in Australia or NZ
In recent days, you may have seen articles claiming the “best meteor shower of the…
Astronomers have spied an asteroid that may be heading for Earth. Here’s what we know so far
On 27 December last year, astronomers using the ATLAS survey telescope in Chile discovered a…
A bright ‘Sun-skirting’ comet will grace southern skies this week. Here’s how to see it
Hot on the heels of a spectacular comet late last year, another celestial visitor is…
The ‘best comet of the year’ is finally here – here’s everything you need to know
In January 2023, a new comet was discovered. Comets are found regularly, but astronomers quickly…