Stargazing Challenges - January 2026
- 18th Dec 2025
- Author: Dhara Patel
Have a go at our stargazing challenges over January 2026.
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National Space Centre Quadrantid Meteor Shower
- 16th Dec 2025
- Author: Team Discovery (edited: Dhara Patel)
In 2026, the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on the night of 3-4 January with up to 80 meteors per hour.
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National Space Centre Ursid Meteor Shower
- 28th Nov 2025
- Author: Team Discovery (edited: Dhara Patel)
In December, the Ursid meteor shower 2025 peaks on the night of 22-23 December with up to 10 meteors an hour.
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Space NOW! Podcast
- 25th Nov 2025
- Author: Paul Millington
Space NOW! The space news podcast from the National Space Centre that goes beyond the headlines.
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National Space Centre Geminid Meteor Shower
- 25th Nov 2025
- Author: Team Discovery (edited: Dhara Patel)
In 2025, the Geminid meteor shower peaks on the night of 13 December into the early hours of 14 December, with up to 150 meteors per hour.
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Stargazing Challenges - December 2025
- 24th Nov 2025
- Author: Dhara Patel
Can you complete our three stargazing challenges for December 2025?
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NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Worlds Beyond Our Own
- 6th Nov 2025
- Author: Caitlin Hauxwell
A beginner’s guide to exoplanet hunting, cosmic holiday planning, and our place in the Universe.
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National Space Centre Leonid Meteor Shower
- 31st Oct 2025
- Author: Team Discovery (edited: Dhara Patel)
Active throughout the month of November, the peak of the Leonid meteor shower 2025 is coming up on 17-18.
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National Space Centre Northern Taurid Meteor Shower
- 30th Oct 2025
- Author: Team Discovery (edited: Dhara Patel)
Join stargazers across the globe to gaze upon the annual Northern Taurid meteor shower this November. Catch the peak on 12 November 2025.
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Stargazing Challenges - November 2025
- 23rd Oct 2025
- Author: Dhara Patel
Have a go at spotting our three stargazing challenges for November 2025.
