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Don’t miss these spectacular astronomical light shows
Happy stargazing! Here’s your definitive guide for the remainder of 2022.
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The length of Earth’s days has been mysteriously increasing, and scientists don’t know why
Atomic clocks, combined with precise astronomical measurements, have revealed that the length of a day is suddenly getting longer, and scientists don’t know why.
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7 dazzling astronomy photographs
From cosmic dust to nebula reflections, these are the winners of one of Australia’s most prestigious astrophotography awards.
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First images from James Webb Space Telescope reveal distant galaxies in mind-blowing detail
Travel back into the early Universe with these spectacular images of the deep cosmos.
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Sounds of Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover, accompanied by a helicopter drone called Ingenuity, is seeking geological evidence of past life on Mars.
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Do mirages exist on Mars?
If you’ve travelled across Australia’s inland plains, you’ve probably noticed light patches in the arid landscape that look like distant stretches of water.
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Fragments of a dying comet might put on a spectacular show next week – or pass by without a trace
As Earth orbits the Sun, it ploughs through dust and debris left behind by comets and asteroids. That debris gives birth to meteor showers – which can be one of nature’s most amazing spectacles.
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Get ready to see the planets align in Australian skies this June
In an extremely rare event, Australians will be able to see five planets in the sky at the same time – with the naked eye.
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Don’t miss the super June Moon
The full Moon in June will be a supermoon. Set your sights on the night sky on Tuesday 14 June for a spectacular spectacle.
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Look up: Eta Aquariid meteor shower to light up Australian skies in stunning show
This is a great meteor show to see from the Southern Hemisphere. Here’s how to watch in Australia.