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Geminid meteor shower: where to watch Australia’s biggest shooting star show this weekend

Stargazers will be able to see potentially dozens of meteors an hour, with the peak on Sunday night

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2025

Orionid meteor shower: how stargazers can get the best views in Australia

Early birds on the east coast will have the best chance of seeing this annual astral light show

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2025

‘My house and the earth shook visibly’: blazing meteor thrills residents in central Victoria

Some people described an extremely bright fireball and a loud sound as the object passed overhead in night sky

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2025

Astronomers just discovered a comet that could be brighter than most stars when we see it next year. Or will it?

Although it is still more than 18 months from its closest approach to Earth and the sun, comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS already has social media buzzing, with optimistic articles being written about how it could be a spectacular sight.

Space · Apr 27, 2024

Want to get into stargazing? A professional astronomer explains where to start

There are few things more peaceful and relaxing than a night under the stars. Through the holidays, many people head away from the bright city lights to go camping. They revel in the dark skies, spangled with myriad stars.

The Conversation · Dec 28, 2023

Eta Aquariid meteor shower 2023: what you can expect to see around Australia

This year's Eta Aquariid meteor shower could be exceptionally good if it doesn't get washed out by the Moon. The only way to tell is head outside in the early hours to see it.

ABC News · May 2, 2023

Solar eclipse updates: Exmouth, WA, plunges into darkness as total solar eclipse tracks across Australia — as it happened

The hybrid solar eclipse has enamoured professionals and amateurs alike, as scientists hope to use the event to learn more about space weather. Look back on Thursday's updates.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2023

How to safely photograph the solar eclipse with a phone

What to do, what not to do, the gear you need, and how to get it on camera (it's hard). If you read nothing else: Do not look directly at it.

ABC News · Apr 17, 2023

Total solar eclipses attract people from all over the world. Here's why they're so special

Diehard eclipse chasers go to the ends of the Earth to witness the total phase of a solar eclipse. So what makes it so special?

ABC News · Apr 15, 2023

A hybrid solar eclipse will occur this week. What is it and why is it so rare?

Thousands of people are flocking to Exmouth in Western Australia this month hoping to catch a solar eclipse. So what are solar eclipses, and how much will the rest of Australia see?

ABC News · Apr 12, 2023