A moon by any other name
You might hear people using lyrical names for the Moon, such as strawberry moon, or super blood wolf moon. What do the names mean, and where do they come from?
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June 24, 2025
Appulses, conjunctions & occultations: what they mean and what to see
Terms like appulse, occultation, and conjunction have simple meanings – let's dig into them, and which you can see this month.
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May 24, 2025
Why darkness is important for you
International Dark Sky Week 2025 is from 21st to 28th April, and on the blog this month we cover an important question: have you ever thought about the importance of darkness?
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March 24, 2025
Meet the Trailblazing Women of Space and Astronomy
Meet some of the trailblazers, the movers and shakers of the world of space and astronomy, including names you might not know and figures a little closer to home.
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February 21, 2025
The Stellar Adventures of Dr Kat Ross
We talked to astrophysicist Dr Kat Ross (she/they) ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11.
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January 23, 2025
The most interesting comets to watch out for in 2025
Comets are unpredictable, making them all the more fascinating to spot. Here are some that astronomers think could be interesting in 2025.
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January 23, 2025
