Moon

The blood Moon is pictured during an eclipse in the night sky in Shanghai on 8 September 2025.

Date of blood Moon partial lunar eclipse - how to see it

Birds fly past a partial solar eclipse, seen over Liverpool Bay from Crosby Beach on 12 August 2026 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

When the next solar eclipse is and how much of the Sun will be covered

People gathering to watch the solar eclipse on Calton Hill.

Crowds flock to Edinburgh beauty spots for partial solar eclipse

Edinburgh is set to have clear skies, offering one of the best views in the country for Wednesday's solar eclipse.

Edinburgh to have one of best eclipse views with clear skies forecast

Members of the York Astronomical Society prepare to view the annual Perseids meteor shower in the village of Rufforth, near York, northern England on 12 August 2015.

Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week

A woman uses two sheets of paper as the Sun is obscured by the Moon during a partial solar eclipse at Skegness seafront in Lincolnshire, north England on 20 March 2015.

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Take care if you plan to view the partial eclipse. Getty Images.

Here is the exact time you can see the solar eclipse in Edinburgh

Eclipse observing at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, March 2025.

How to watch stream of UK’s most complete solar eclipse in 27 years

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions team members Cole and Runkun on the rooftop terrace wearing solar eclipse glasses.

See this week's solar eclipse from Camera Obscura

These special glasses help you enjoy the eclipse safely

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The Strawberry Moon will light up the night sky later this month.

When is the next Full Moon in 2026? How to see June's Strawberry Moon

NASA's Artemis II moon rocket on Launch Pad 39-B just before sunrise at the Kennedy Space Center

Artemis 2 launch: NASA rocket lifts off as LEGO set trends

The LEGO Artemis Space Launch System set recreates NASA’s next-generation Moon rocket, complete with launch tower and Orion capsule

Artemis II countdown drives demand for LEGO NASA rocket set

Exact time to spot the Worm Moon in the sky this evening

A full beaver moon rising behind St Michael's Tower on Glastonbury Tor in 2017

How to see the 'super beaver moon' as it lights up UK skies this week

Cameron, 6, and Ailsa, 4, in front of a space shuttle at the Space Dome event at the Centre, Livingston.

Space Dome lands with science-themed activities
The Space Dome has landed at The Centre, Livingston, where shoppers can enjoy a 360° planetarium film experience through the galaxy and take part in science-themed activities.
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A Hunter's supermoon in 2024, as seen from California

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Three spectacular astronomy events to catch this month if you missed the Blood Moon.

Three spectacular astronomy events to catch in the UK this month

A total 'blood moon' lunar eclipse as seen from Glastonbury in 2015

Total 'blood moon' eclipse due this weekend - how to see it

A sturgeon super moon sets in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2023

How to see 'stunning' Sturgeon Moon as it rises over UK this weekend

Living on The Moon

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Snapshot of Mars and Jupiter aligned in the night sky captured using Stellarium software.

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40 per cent of Brits nationwide struggle to sleep during the night sky phenomenon

A third of Brits say that the moon’s phases affect their sleep quality

The supermoon, called Beaver Moon, rises in the UK at around 3.30pm GMT.

Tonight is your last chance to see a supermoon in 2024

A Beaver Moon rises behind the Grade I listed St Michael's Tower on the top of Glastonbury Tor in 2017.

Watch: Exact time to see Beaver Moon tonight - final supermoon of 2024

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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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Edinburgh has been ranked best city in UK for moon spotting ahead of this weekend's Strawberry Moon, as London is ranked least likely to see this lunar spectacle.

All you need to know about this weekend's Strawberry Full Moon

The partial eclipse above Scotland in 2021. Photo by Michael Gillen.

Partial solar eclipse this evening

People across Edinburgh will be putting their clocks forward an hour when they go to bed tonight. Pic Ian Rutherford

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Chinese New Year: Here's where to celebrate the occasion in Edinburgh

February will see a full moon as well as a new moon.

This when you can see the full moon in February

The first full moon of the year will take place on January 25th.

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Stock photo of an Edinburgh private hire vehicle.

Local private hire taxi firm celebrate launch with 20 per cent discounts

Full calendar of celestial events to look out for in 2024

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Europa or "Jupiter II" is the smallest of the four Galilean moons orbiting Jupiter, with this moon orbiting at about 417,000 miles from the gas giant.

Breaking A huge carbon source has been found on Europa

The blue supermoon sets between the Balmoral Clock and the Scott Monument in Edinburgh.

In pictures: Blue supermoon lights up the sky

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Buck Moon July 2023: how to see it in Edinburgh & is it a supermoon?

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When is the Buck Moon in July 2023?

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Moon the baby donkey with police officers from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Missing newborn donkey found after being taken from a field

The Strawberry Moon will take place at 4.41 am on Sunday, June 4. This moon is associated with the season when Native American tribes marked the ripening of ‘June-bearing’ strawberries that were ready for gathering. As a supermoon this will appear on the eastern horizon in orange hues that will present vividly on Saturday evening (June 3).

When is the Strawberry Moon in June 2023?

Staff at a farm have been left “devastated” after a baby donkey was stolen from her “distressed” mum in broad daylight.

Farm staff left “devastated” after a baby donkey stolen from mother

Graham Norton, Julia Sanina and Rylan can be heard on rail services across the Liverpool City Region. Image: LCR

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The Flower Moon of May 2020 (which was also a ‘supermoon’) rising above the village of Brixworth (Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images)

When is the Flower Moon in May 2023?

Star Wars is a space opera film series created by George Lucas that quickly exploded into a pop culture phenomenon.

How May 4 was taken and held by Star Wars fans

Eid al-Fitr comes at the end of Ramadan, a time of fasting and prayer for Muslims around the world. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

Muslims to celebrate Eid al-Fitr this week

Starship is set to launch today

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Many Muslims around the world will be familiar with the phrase 'Ramadan Mubarak' which translates to 'blessed Ramadan'.

How to greet Muslims during the month of Ramadan

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