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Twice as nice: two meteor showers to light up Australia’s skies

On any clear night, if you gaze skywards long enough, chances are you’ll see a meteor streaking through the sky. Some nights, however, are better than others.

Science & Environment

A stargazer’s guide to 2023

Astronomer Professor Richard de Grijs from Macquarie University explains all the upcoming celestial events visible from Australia this year, and the best dates and times to see them:

Top tips to capturing the upcoming meteor shower from a photography expert

Here’s how to capture The Perseids meteor shower on film.

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.

Astronomy with Kirsten Banks

One of the best meteor showers of the year is about to grace our skies

Over the next coming weeks, you may be lucky enough to catch a glint in the sky as the Eta Aquarids meteor shower ramps up in 2021.

Astronomy with Kirsten Banks

What’s up in 2021?

There’s a whole solar system of exciting astronomical events to look forward to this year.

The best meteor shower of the year is about to grace our skies

This December is your chance to witness one of the best meteor showers of 2020 – the Geminids.

Science & Environment

The best meteor shower of the year is about to grace our skies

Missed the Geminids meteor shower last year? Well, mark this date and don’t miss out again!

Science & Environment

Our ultimate guide to Australia’s best meteor showers for the rest of the year

All you need to know about shooting stars in the southern hemisphere.

One of the best meteor showers of the year will grace our skies tomorrow

Brace yourself for the Southern Hemisphere’s most spectacular celestial show.