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Meteor shower guide: why do meteor showers occur and when is the next meteor shower in the UK?

Find out when to look out for meteor showers such as Perseids, Draconids and Orionids in the UK in 2025.
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Planet parade 2025: Here are the best Dark Sky locations to see planetary alignment for the last time until 2040

If you want the best chances of seeing this year's planetary alignment, head to a Dark Sky site. The UK has a growing number of them – here's our expert guide on the best locations to stargaze in Britain, advice to help you see more in the dark, and basic equipment to help you get started
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Full moon names 2025: your month by month guide

The lunar calendar includes 12, or sometimes 13, full moons per year. Each moon has a different name - find out what they are called and where their names come from with our guide to full moons.
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Stellar Explosions: Bright lights in the night sky

Your guide to the latest stellar explosion, explaining the science behind it and where you can see it. 

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