Tanya Hill

All Five Bright Planets Come Together in the Morning Sky

For the first time in more than 10 years, it will be possible to see all five bright ...

Science January 16, 2016
Hubble in Pictures: Astronomers’ Top Picks

In this special feature, we have invited top astronomers to handpick the Hubble Space Telescope image that has ...

Science April 24, 2015
What Is a Solar Eclipse?

A couple of weeks ago, we were treated to a total lunar eclipse – and on Thursday afternoon, ...

Science October 26, 2014
The Great World Wide Star Count

How many stars can you see at night? Right now people all over the world are being asked ...

Science October 23, 2014
Supermoon … Or Not So Super?

A beautiful full moon is set to rise this Sunday night, August 10. It will be spectacular and ...

Good to Know August 10, 2014
Earthbound and Down: Bright Meteor Seen in Australian Sky Was Space Junk

A bright meteor lit up the sky across Australia on the night of July 10, grabbing the attention ...

Science July 12, 2014
A Rare Magnetic Star Is Born—With a Push in the Right Direction

Magnetars are stars that are incredibly dense, rapidly spinning, amazingly hot and the most magnetic objects known in ...

Science May 16, 2014
The Lyrids Meteor Shower Should Put On a Show Overnight

If you’re willing to rise early tomorrow morning then there’s the chance to see a meteor shower, known ...

Science April 21, 2014
Double Rings Discovered Around Asteroid is an Accidental Find

In a surprise discovery two rings have been found around the remote asteroid Chariklo, which lies more than ...

Science March 29, 2014