UNBELIEVABLE: 18 | History Defined

Where in the UK will get the best view of the solar eclipse?

When, where and how to get the optimal view of the first solar eclipse to be visible across the country this century

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8

Don't miss the crescent moon shine close to the red light of Mars before dawn on Aug. 9

Early risers will catch a spectacular sight in the predawn hours of Aug. 9, as the slender crescent moon shines close to the red light of Mars among the stars of the constellation Taurus.

Space · Aug 8

Yes, North America gets a solar eclipse on Aug. 12. Here's where and when to see it

The Aug. 12 eclipse won't rival 2024's Great American Eclipse, but millions across the U.S. and Canada will still see the moon take a bite out of the sun.

Space · Aug 8

Inside the mystery of the James Webb Space Telescope's little red dots — and how they might be evolving

The James Webb Space Telescope's strange "little red dots" may be evolving into spiral galaxies.

Space · Aug 7

NASA's SkyFall Mars helicopters will wear tiny capes

These tiny capes carry some serious technology.

Space · Aug 7

Engineers race to save stricken LINK rescue spacecraft before it's too late

The private LINK spacecraft, which launched last month to save a NASA space telescope, now needs saving, too —and teams are making progress on that front.

Space · Aug 7

How to view Wednesday’s solar eclipse safely? Use a colander, expert says

The Royal Greenwich Observatory has warned the public that sunglasses are not a safe enough method to view the cosmic phenomenon.

The Independent UK · Aug 7

Chinese company Landspace targets Aug. 10 for historic rocket launch and landing attempt

The Chinese commercial launch company Landspace is set for its second attempt to catch an orbital rocket. Liftoff, and landing, are targeted for next Monday (Aug. 10).

Space · Aug 7

Cosmic treasure chest explodes with baby stars | Space photo of the day for Aug. 7, 2026

The Carina Nebula is truly something to behold in this new snapshot.

Space · Aug 7

Eat capsules containing human faeces to reduce peanut allergies, study suggests

Peanut allergies are believed to affect two per cent of children in the UK

The Independent UK · Aug 7