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Everyone’s talking about the Perseid meteor shower – but don’t bother trying to see it in Australia or NZ

Everyone’s talking about the Perseid meteor shower – but don’t bother trying to see it in Australia or NZ

Use our interactive globe to see if you’re in the ‘zone of disappointment’ for the Perseids – then save these dates for better meteor showers...

22.07.2025 10

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Jonti Horner

Astronomers have spied an asteroid that may be heading for Earth. Here’s what we know so far

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has around a 1-in-77 chance of hitting Earth in 2032 – but there’s no need to panic.

31.01.2025 9

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Jonti Horner

A bright ‘Sun-skirting ’ comet will grace southern skies this week. Here’s how to see it

Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) will be visible just after sunset in the coming nights.

15.01.2025 10

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Jonti Horner

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 realised this one, called C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-...

25.09.2024 4

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Jonti Horner

Not one, but two meteor showers are about to peak – here’s how to catch the stellar show

On any clear night, if you gaze skywards long enough, chances are you’ll see a meteor streaking through the sky. Some nights, however, are better...

26.07.2024 3

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Jonti Horner