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Jonti Horner

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A new comet was just discovered. Will it be visible in broad daylight?

Comet MAPS has the potential to be one of the ‘Great Comets’ of this century.

05.02.2026 9

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Jonti Horner

What was the ‘Christmas Star’? Astronomy might hold the answer

Or perhaps there was no star at all.

25.12.2025 10

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Jonti Horner

The year’s best meteor shower is about to start – here’s how to see it

Unlike some other over-hyped meteor showers, this one is the real deal.

11.12.2025 40

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Jonti Horner

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 10

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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