The sun
Starwatch: Earthshine lends the moon a glow
Phenomenon caused by sunlight reflecting off Earth was first explained by Leonardo da Vinci in 16th century
Stuart Clark
15, May, 2023 @5:00 AM
Aurora Australis lights up New Zealand skies in spectacular ‘solar tsunami’
Huge burst of energy released by the sun gives New Zealand its best southern lights show in years
Tess McClure in Auckland
25, Apr, 2023 @1:16 AM
What time is the total solar eclipse? Here’s how and when to view it around Australia
All eyes will be on the Ningaloo region for the astronomical event but gazers in other states will experience a partial eclipse
Donna Lu
19, Apr, 2023 @3:00 PM
Solar eclipse chasers descend on tiny Western Australian town to experience ‘wonders of the universe’
‘The stunning sight of the sun appearing as a black hole in the sky’ has attracted enthusiasts from across the planet to Exmouth
Tory Shepherd
19, Apr, 2023 @3:23 AM
How to safely watch the eclipse in Australia – and protect your eyes while you look | Hessom Razavi for the Conversation
Looking directly at the sun can permanently damage your vision. Here’s how to gaze at the April 2023 eclipse without harm on Thursday
Hessom Razavi for the Conversation
18, Apr, 2023 @12:16 AM
Friday night Australian east coast solar storm could lead to spectacular light show
An enormous coronal hole opening on the sun, sending charged particles to Earth, will potentially cause auroras – and a range of technical issues
Tory Shepherd
24, Mar, 2023 @5:21 AM
Deflecting sun’s rays to cool overheating Earth needs study, scientists say
More than 60 US scientists, including James Hansen, renowned former Nasa climate researcher, sign open letter
Oliver Milman
01, Mar, 2023 @2:10 PM
Wrap up, get out of the city – see the rare beauty of the northern lights across Britain tonight | Robin Scagell
Social media has brought sky-watchers together, says Robin Scagell, vice-president of the Society for Popular Astronomy
Robin Scagell
27, Feb, 2023 @4:47 PM
Starwatch: Mercury up before the sun – but only in the southern hemisphere
Northern latitudes will have to wait until March and April for better view of the inner planet
Stuart Clark
23, Jan, 2023 @6:00 AM
Country diary: Starry-eyed, watching the lights in the dark | Amy-Jane Beer
Welburn, North Yorkshire: The moon is yet to appear, but the night is vivid with something larger than life
Amy-Jane Beer
24, Dec, 2022 @5:30 AM
Starwatch: opposition is a chance to see Uranus with the naked eye
Earth will be directly between the sun and Uranus this week, making our solar system’s seventh planet appear brighter than usual
Stuart Clark
07, Nov, 2022 @5:45 AM
Ray of joy: Nasa captures image of the sun ‘smiling’
Satellite photo shows what appears to be a happy face pattern on the sun with dark patches called ‘coronal holes’
Maya Yang
29, Oct, 2022 @5:00 AM
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