Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon)
On the 21st October 2025, a cosmic lemon made its closest approach. Well, not really a lemon, or sour and yellow. This comet was visible in the sky for a…
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All You Need to Know for GCSE Astronomy Coursework
When I realised that GCSE Astronomy has coursework, I had to lock in less than 3 months before the deadline to make sure that I can submit it. As an…
How to ACTUALLY prepare for GCSE Astronomy
Having just received my results for GCSE Astronomy, I want to share my best advice to whoever is taking it in the following years. As a student who studied for…
Meteor Showers
Did you grow up in a rural village and see streaks of light in the sky? Or were meteors obscured by urban lights? Each year, there are notable meteor showers…
Orange Moon
Has the Moon ever appeared to be orange or even almost red to you? Why does the Moon sometimes appear orange? The Moon sometimes appears to have an orange tint…
Planetary Conjunctions
Occasionally, two planets have a stellar meetup; in the sky, they get ever so close to each other. Yet, this planetary couple has only a few days before they must…
Noctilucent Clouds
A summer rarity: the clouds observed only at specific locations and specific times. What are Noctilucent Clouds? At twilight, silvery streaks stretch across the sky, illuminated by the Sun below…
Lunar Occultations
As the Moon crosses the sky, it obscures many distant, dim stars. However, occasionally it passes in front of a bright star — or even rarer — a planet! What…
Sunspot Photography
Have you ever seen those dark spots on a photograph of the Sun? Sunspots are the “beauty marks” of the Sun, and with the right equipment, can actually be photographed…
Best Five Summer Asterisms
This summer holds a variety of celestial events — including planetary conjunctions, lunar occultations and meteor showers. However, those have to be observed on specific nights. Here’s a list of…
Double Stars – Paired in the Sky
At first glance, a star like Antares may seem like just one really bright star, outshining most of its companions in the sky. Secretly, the singular star is actually twins…
Most Important Astronomy Tips
The Most Important Astronomy Tips, What can make or break observing the stars It is important to bear in mind multiple factors that could affect your next observations of the…
Nautical Twilight Photography
Nautical Twilight Photography As the Northern Hemisphere transitions into summer, the period of Nautical Twilight is neither too early nor too late to observe. This is the perfect time for…
Mars Amidst Praesepe Jewels
Mars Amidst Praesepe Jewels, Orange vs Blue Between 4th and 7th May 2025, Mars appeared to cross in front of the Beehive Cluster, a rare occurrence and the highlight of…
- Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon)
- All You Need to Know for GCSE Astronomy Coursework
- How to ACTUALLY prepare for GCSE Astronomy
- Meteor Showers
- Orange Moon
- Planetary Conjunctions
- Noctilucent Clouds
- Lunar Occultations
- Sunspot Photography
- Best Five Summer Asterisms
- Double Stars – Paired in the Sky
- Most Important Astronomy Tips
- Nautical Twilight Photography
- Mars Amidst Praesepe Jewels
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