Though 2025 won't mark the return of astronauts into deep space as NASA had hoped, launchpads still will be scorching-hot from a procession of robotic spacecraft attempting to land on the moon . How ...

The Eta Aquariids meteor shower, best viewed from the southern tropics, produces strong "persistent trains" of shooting stars. The shower is the first of two each year created by Halley's Comet ...

We spoke with Foothill College astronomy instructor Geoff Mathews about the biggest highlights on the astronomical calendar, ...

Eta Aquariids Aquarius Early May 20-60 Short, swift streaks, producing long trains. Orionids Orion Late October 10-20 Fast with fine trains. Taurids Taurus Mid-November 5 Very slow meteors.

In 2025, keep an eye on the Southern Cross (known as Crux to astronomers) and Sagittarius (the archer). The Southern Cross is ...

The Home Office is extending the electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system, which was first introduced in November 2023. An ETA – which is a digital permission to travel – was previously ...

The UK has just launched its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) permit for non-EU travellers. The new system means tourists are required to gain permission to enter the country, as part of ...