Passing comets and meteor showers: the UK night sky in April 2024
April is set to showcase the most spectacular displays in the cosmos, from a partial solar eclipse to a glimpse of the Lyrids meteor shower.
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A partial penumbral lunar eclipse and the Pons-Brooks comet: the UK night sky in March 2024
The night's sky in March is set to display some of the most distinctive phenomena in the cosmos, from a partial penumbral lunar eclipse to an appearance from the fickle Pons-Brooks comet.
Orion nebula and winter stars: the night sky in February 2024
February’s night skies host some of the most distinctive and spectacular stars, constellations and deep-sky objects, so wrap up warm and make the most of any clear nights that come around!
UK space pioneers recognised in 2024 New Year Honours
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This year’s New Year Honours saw 4 leader from the UK space sector recognised for their work's contributions. The UK Space Agency celebrates and congratulates these space pioneers.
2024 highlights and winter sights: the night sky in January
2024 hosts several fascinating night sky sights, from an early morning line up of the rocky planets to two partial lunar eclipses.
Meteor showers and winter stars: the night sky in December
This month brings the solstice on 21 December marking the start of winter, and one of the most prolific meteor showers in the calendar - the Geminids.
Meteors and peak-a-boo Venus: the night sky in November
This month brings a great chance to see Jupiter at its brightest, meteors, a host of wonderful stars and constellations, and a chance to see the Moon eclipse Venus!
A month of meteors and a lunar eclipse: the night sky in October
October’s night skies feature a partial lunar eclipse, two meteor showers and a great opportunity to see the gas giant planets of our Solar System, Jupiter and Saturn.
Perseids and planets: the night sky in August
With the Milky Way overhead, Saturn at its brightest, a very exciting meteor shower and the chance to see noctilucent clouds, August is the perfect month for some nights of stargazing!
Milky way and meteors: the night sky in July
July is a great month for stargazing, including seeing the Milky Way galaxy, a conjunction of the rocky inner planets of our Solar System and two meteor showers.