The Great British Partial Solar Eclipse 2026
- 24th Jul 2026
- Author: Emma Mosley
Learn more about the Great British Partial Solar Eclipse of 2026 and where to see it!
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NASA/JPL-Caltech A Beginner's Guide to Space Rocks
- 22nd Jul 2026
- Author: John Statham
Our Solar System is full of some amazing space rocks from the size of planets right down to tiny meteorites - but where did they come from and are any of them a threat to life on Earth?
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Stargazing Challenges - August 2026
- 17th Jul 2026
- Author: Dhara Patel
A selection of stargazing challenges for you to try and spot during August 2026.
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National Space Centre Perseid Meteor Shower
- 16th Jul 2026
- Author: Team Discovery (edited: Dhara Patel)
One of the best light shows of the year – the Perseid meteor shower 2026 peaks 12-13 August with up to 100 meteors per hour!
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National Space Centre Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower
- 29th Jun 2026
- Author: Team Discovery (edited: Dhara Patel)
In 2026, the Delta Aquariids peak on 30 July, with a rate of 15-20 meteors per hour.
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Stargazing Challenges - July 2026
- 16th Jun 2026
- Author: Vir Limbachia (edited by Dhara Patel)
Three stargazing challenges to try throughout July 2026 - are you able to spot them all?
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Stargazing Challenges - June 2026
- 18th May 2026
- Author: Dhara Patel
Give our three stargazing challenges in June 2026 a go - how many can you complete?
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Stargazing Challenges - May 2026
- 19th Apr 2026
- Author: Dhara Patel
Get ready for our stargazing challenges in May 2026 - can you spot them all?
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Planet Parade
- 30th Mar 2026
- Author: Team Discovery and Leigh Fletcher (Professor of Planetary Science, University of Leicester)
Find out how the University of Leicester have been involved in planetary missions for decades and explore our Solar System's planets this spring with the Planet Parade in Leicester.
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Stargazing Challenges - April 2026
- 20th Mar 2026
- Author: Dhara Patel
Take on our three stargazing challenges for April 2026 to see if you can spot some celestial highlights.
