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Orionid meteor shower: how stargazers can get the best views in Australia

Early birds on the east coast will have the best chance of seeing this annual astral light show

The Guardian - AU

‘My house and the earth shook visibly’: blazing meteor thrills residents in central Victoria

Some people described an extremely bright fireball and a loud sound as the object passed overhead in night sky

The Guardian - AU

Australian stargazers to enjoy two meteor showers this week – and you can leave the binoculars at home

The Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids showers are best viewed in Australia on Tuesday or Wednesday between 11pm and dawn

The Guardian - AU

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Astronomers perplexed by loud bang and green flash over Australian skies

Astronomers are sceptical that the bright fireball was linked to the Lyrid meteor shower

The Independent UK

Geminid meteor shower: when to best see Australia’s biggest shooting star show this weekend

‘Amazing flurry of activity’ possible in 2024’s largest meteor shower with peak visibility across the country early on Saturday

The Guardian - AU

The brightest supermoon of the year will rise in Thursday’s night sky. Here’s how Australians can see it

Moon watchers should also look out for a comet that one expert calls the best of the decade so far

The Guardian - AU

Astronomers just discovered a comet that could be brighter than most stars when we see it next year. Or will it?

Although it is still more than 18 months from its closest approach to Earth and the sun, comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS already has social media buzzing, with optimistic articles being written about how it could be a spectacular sight.

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Want to get into stargazing? A professional astronomer explains where to start

There are few things more peaceful and relaxing than a night under the stars. Through the holidays, many people head away from the bright city lights to go camping. They revel in the dark skies, spangled with myriad stars.

The Conversation

Eta Aquariid meteor shower 2023: what you can expect to see around Australia

This year's Eta Aquariid meteor shower could be exceptionally good if it doesn't get washed out by the Moon. The only way to tell is head outside in the early hours to see it.

ABC News

Solar eclipse updates: Exmouth, WA, plunges into darkness as total solar eclipse tracks across Australia — as it happened

The hybrid solar eclipse has enamoured professionals and amateurs alike, as scientists hope to use the event to learn more about space weather. Look back on Thursday's updates.

ABC News

How to safely photograph the solar eclipse with a phone

What to do, what not to do, the gear you need, and how to get it on camera (it's hard). If you read nothing else: Do not look directly at it.

ABC News

Total solar eclipses attract people from all over the world. Here's why they're so special

Diehard eclipse chasers go to the ends of the Earth to witness the total phase of a solar eclipse. So what makes it so special?

ABC News

A hybrid solar eclipse will occur this week. What is it and why is it so rare?

Thousands of people are flocking to Exmouth in Western Australia this month hoping to catch a solar eclipse. So what are solar eclipses, and how much will the rest of Australia see?

ABC News

Setback for Wagner Corporation's Wellcamp airport as Virgin Orbit announces bankruptcy

A US company that was due to launch rockets from Queensland files for bankruptcy, dealing a blow to a regional airport that was selected to be a base.

ABC News

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Astronomers just discovered a comet that could be brighter than most stars when we see it next year. Or will it?

Hot on the heels of the disappointing Green Comet, astronomers have just discovered a new comet with the potential to be next year’s big story – C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS).

ABC News

Astrophysicist shares his tips to help you see the best space events of the year from Australia

A Queensland astrophysicist is warning stargazers that a once-in-50,000-year comet may be a let down, but there are other key space events you should be looking out for.

ABC News

Geminid meteor shower 2022: When and how to see it in Australia

Grab a deckchair, camera and some friends, and celebrate the end of the year with some cosmic sparklers.

ABC News

James Webb Space Telescope detects molecules transformed by sunlight in exoplanet's atmosphere

Astronomers detect molecules transformed by sunlight in the atmosphere of an alien planet outside our Solar System for the first time.

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Bizarre simulation shows that extreme orbits could still make habitable exoplanets

Imagine plunging into an ice age and zipping out into temperate climates, all thanks to Jupiter-sized worlds.

ABC News

NASA's Juno spacecraft to fly by Jupiter's icy 'ocean' moon Europa tonight

The Juno spacecraft will get the most detailed snapshots yet of Jupiter's moon Europa as it flies by tonight. And you can help process the images.

ABC News

Jupiter is at its biggest and brightest this week. Here's how to see it in Australia

Jupiter was already going to appear bigger and brighter thanks to a phenomenon that happens every 13 months, but NASA says the view will be "extraordinary" this time because it coincides with another celestial event.

ABC News

How Toowoomba's Wellcamp Airport could boost Richard Branson's space ambitions

A deal to launch rockets from Toowoomba's Wellcamp Airport could give Virgin Orbit a new advantage in the billionaire space race, but others have written the move off as a marketing gimmick.

AAP

Meteor showers triple treat for stargazers

Three meteor showers will light up the Australian night sky with the moon's phase to assist stargazers in catching a glimpse of the astronomic spectacle.

ABC News

Starlink satellite sightings are becoming more common. Here's when you can spot them

There's still a chance to see these bright, fast-moving objects in the sky on Thursday and Friday morning if you missed them early on Wednesday.

ABC News

Tau Herculids: Astronomers waiting to see if minor meteor shower turns into a storm

If predictions are correct, there will be a spectacular meteor storm at the end of this month. So, where on Earth is the best place to see the Tau Herculids — if they happen at all?

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