Meteor shower season has begun – here’s how to watch in the UK There will be five celestial events this autumn to look out for from a supermoon to meteor showers The Independent UK · Sep 13
The moon, Mars and the Pleiades form a stunning lineup before dawn on July 11. Here's how to see it A slender crescent moon, Mars and Aldebaran and two sparkling star clusters will create a beautiful predawn scene for early risers on July 11. Space · Jul 10
Mars will pass the Seven Sisters this week and it won't happen again until 2034 - here's how to see it and other night sky events you must not miss Night sky events June 2026: Skygazers, prepare for a celestial spectacle as June concludes! The moon graces the sky alongside bright stars like Spica and Antares. Don't miss the final chance to see Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus together on June 24. Mars also makes a close approach to the Pleiades,… The Economic Times · Jun 22
3,600-year-old sky map revealed: The Nebra sky disk transformed astronomers' understanding of the Bronze Age One of the most amazing archaeological discoveries ever to be found was the Nebra Sky Disk. This archaeological wonder was discovered illegally by metal detectorists in some corner of Germany in 1999. The disk dates back to the era of about 1600 BC, making it an ancient artefact about 3,600… The Times of India · Jun 1
Astrophotographer captures Pleiades 'Seven Sisters' glowing through ghostly blue veil Wispy nebula clouds can be seen reflecting the blue-white light of the Pleiades in the stunning amateur photo. Space · Apr 30
Telescope livestream: Watch the moon pass in front of the Pleiades on April 19 Watch the crescent moon cross the blue-white stars of the Pleiades on April 19 from the comfort of your home. Space · Apr 19
Don't miss the moon, Venus and the Pleiades align after sunset on April 19 Look out for earthshine on the crescent moon as it shines near Venus and the 1,000-strong Pleiades star cluster. Space · Apr 18
Venus shines at its best in spring and summer 2026 — here's what to look for Venus returns as a brilliant evening star in 2026, with dazzling conjunctions, peak brightness and stunning views through the summer. Space · Apr 3
Get one last look at the Pleiades before it disappears from the spring sky Here's how to spot the Pleiades before they become lost in the glow of the setting sun. Space · Mar 24
See the delicate crescent moon dance with the 'Seven Sisters' of the Pleiades tonight The Pleiades is a 1,000-strong open star cluster in the constellation Taurus. Space · Mar 22
See the moon dance with the stunning 'Seven Sisters' of the Pleiades tonight — here's where to look The moon and Pleiades will glow together on Feb. 23 in a striking skywatching display. Space · Feb 23
See the 'Seven Sisters' of the Pleiades swim in the light of a waxing moon at sunset tonight The moon will be closest to the Pleiades in the hours following sunset. Space · Jan 27
Starwatch: Moon occultation will ‘wink out’ Pleiades star cluster Seven sisters constellation’s brightest members will be hidden from view for about an hour The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
Nebra Sky Disc: The world's oldest depiction of astronomical phenomena — and it may depict the Pleiades The unique bronze-and-gold Nebra Sky Disc appears to represent what the night sky looked like more than three millennia ago. LiveScience · Jan 19
Space · Jan 16 Bundle up and look up: 5 winter sky wonders every stargazer should look out for From Orion's glowing nebula to the sparkling Pleiades, these winter targets reward anyone willing to brave the cold.
Space · Jan 10 Astronaut on ISS captures spectacular orbital video of zodiacal light, auroras and the Pleiades Kimiya Yui released the timelapse footage to celebrate his 300th cumulative day spent orbiting Earth.
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 Iconic star cluster found to be much bigger than previously thought Researchers hope new findings will help trace origin of our Sun
Space · Nov 12, 2025 Astronomers discover the famous Pleiades star cluster could be 20 times bigger than we thought "This study changes how we see the Pleiades — not just seven bright stars, but thousands of long-lost siblings scattered across the whole sky."
Space · Nov 5, 2025 See the moon meet up with the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades early on Nov. 6 The near-full moon shines close to the Pleiades open star cluster early on Nov. 6
Space · Oct 8, 2025 The moon meets up with the Seven Sisters tonight. Here's how to see it On the evening of Oct. 9, a waning gibbous moon visits the famous Pleiades Star Cluster — the Seven Sisters — in the Taurus constellation.
Space · Sep 27, 2025 Happy Astronomy Day 2025! Celebrate by hunting these 6 spectacular night sky targets Here are six stunning night sky objects to find as we celebrate astronomy day on Sept. 27.
Space · Sep 12, 2025 Don't miss the moon shine close to the Pleiades star cluster on Sept. 12 The Pleiades will appear close to the moon before midnight on Sept. 12.
Space · Aug 17, 2025 See a trio of spectacular star clusters brighten the summer sky in August 2025 The Hyades, Pleiades and Hercules star clusters make for excellent targets in the late summer months.
Space · Aug 14, 2025 Don't miss the moon rendezvous with the Pleiades in the early morning sky Aug. 16–17 The moon will drift towards the Pleiades and Uranus in the early hours of Aug. 16-17.
Space · Jul 21, 2025 These 3 popular skywatching star clusters may be branches of the same family tree The Orion Nebula, the Pleiades and the Hyades open clusters could represent the different phases of star clusters: baby, adolescent and elderly.