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?
A selection of stargazing challenges for you to try and spot during August 2026.
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!
In 2026, the Delta Aquariids peak on 30 July, with a rate of 15-20 meteors per hour.
Three stargazing challenges to try throughout July 2026 - are you able to spot them all?
We’re sending R-Ex on a top-secret mission to venture into the unknown to discover other worlds and search for signs of ancient life!
Give our three stargazing challenges in June 2026 a go - how many can you complete?
So, you’ve just booked yourself a ticket to Mars. Your bags are packed and you’re buckled into your spacecraft on top of the rocket, ready to go! And yet, you never actually read to see if Mars is even safe or not… how dangerous could this red planet be really?
Get ready for our stargazing challenges in May 2026 - can you spot them all?
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.
