ASASSN-14li is the name given to the swallowing by a black hole of a star around three times the mass of our Sun.

Images of the 2026 Hunter's Moon captured by photographers from around the world, including a beautful Moon trail image.

See the Hunter's Moon chase Saturn across the sky on the nights of 23–2426. Beautiful dusk and dawn pairings of planet and Moon.

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Astronomers have discovered that white dwarf stars can glow a variety of different colours, including the first known star that glows green.

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A rare system of six planets, all kept perfectly in balance, has been found around star HD110067, just 100 lightyears away.

The Hunter's Moon 2026 rises on 25/26 October. Here's a quick guide to seeing it and best reasons to see the full Moon this weekend.

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The Gemini North telescope has captured a detailed image of Pa 30, the remnant of a supernova seen in in the sky in the year 1181 Get monthly inspiration to your door with BBC Sky At Night Magazine - ...