What to See in the Night Sky: November–December 2026
Your UK guide to Mars and Jupiter, the Leonids, Uranus at opposition, the Geminids and the winter solstice—with dates, viewing advice and realistic expectations.
Astronomy & Space
Comets, gravity, solar activity and the search for life beyond Earth, explored through evidence and clear explanations.
Asteroids and Earth: How Scientists Measure the Risk
What does ‘potentially hazardous’ really mean? How scientists calculate asteroid impact risks, why probabilities change, and what NASA’s DART mission demonstrated.
The Carrington Event: What Happens When the Sun Attacks Earth?
In 1859, a solar storm sent electrical currents surging through telegraph systems around the world. What would happen if a storm of similar magnitude struck our technology-dependent civilisation today?
Comets: Cosmic Visitors, Omens and What Science Reveals
Explore what comets are, Halley’s testable prediction, the comet of 1066 and the difference between a celestial spectacle, an omen and an impact risk.
Solar Flares: What Space Weather Really Means for Earth
Discover how solar flares, coronal mass ejections and geomagnetic storms differ, what they can affect on Earth, and how to read space weather warnings.