Earth’s new mini-moon
The specific anatomy of our solar system is quite well-known; it is commonly understood that our…
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Stargazing in the daylight? Yes!
Humans have ventured out at night to track and learn from the stars for millennia. But…
2024 Eta Aquariids Shaping Up To Be Spectacular
Halley’s comet orbits the Sun approximately every 76 years, and the dust from the comet produces…
Why Saturn’s rings will ‘disappear’ in 2025
Scientists have said that Saturn's rings will 'disappear' from sight in 2025. This is due to…
New Supernova in the Pinwheel Galaxy
Earlier this month, Northern Hemisphere astronomers noticed a new supernova in the spectacular Pinwheel Galaxy in…
Mercury in Retrograde, Beyond a Passing Punchline
It’s a little harsh to blame the smallest planet in our solar system as a catch-all…
2023 Astronomy Look-Ahead
If you, like me, enjoy a bit of astronomy, and are always looking forward to the…
Science Spotlight: Astronomy, 2022 a year in review
2022 was a big year for Astronomy - so big you could fill a whole show…
Total lunar eclipse to be visible over Australia
On Tuesday the 8th of November 2o22, Australians will be treated to a rare total lunar…
Astronomy Open Night
On the 17th of September Macquarie University had their first Astronomy Open Night since 2019. Running…
The Phenomenon of Twinkling Stars
Have you ever wondered why stars twinkle in the night sky? Well it’s a question we’ve…
Spinning faster
Are you wishing your birthday came around sooner? Well with the earth reportedly spinning faster it…