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A deep partial lunar eclipse covers almost all of the Moon before dawn on 28 August 2026. UK times, where to look, and how to catch it before moonset.
New FBI UFO files describe federal agents watching red lights and black-hot objects over the western US in 2026 — and a watch that gained 25 minutes.
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Our star — a blazing G2V giant powering all life in the Solar System.
The smallest and fastest planet, racing around the Sun in just 88 days.
Earth's twin in size, but a scorching hot world shrouded in thick clouds.
Our blue marble — the only known planet to harbour life in the universe.
Step-by-step guides to finding and observing the great star patterns — key stars, mythology, and deep-sky objects
The Hunter — home to Betelgeuse, Rigel, and the breathtaking Orion Nebula M42.
The Plough — the UK's most familiar star pattern, always above the horizon.
The W-shaped queen — a circumpolar landmark packed with open clusters.
The Scorpion — anchored by red supergiant Antares and rich in Messier clusters.
In-depth investigations into the most credible and well-documented unidentified aerial phenomena cases
The Tic-Tac UAP that outmanoeuvred an F/A-18 — the case that changed everything.
Thousands of witnesses, a mile-wide V-formation — and a governor who admitted he saw it.
Britain's most famous UAP encounter — US Air Force personnel, a nuclear base, and three nights of contact.
Greys, reptilians, robots and more — sorted by which actually have witnesses and evidence, and which are hoaxes.
A deep partial lunar eclipse covers almost all of the Moon before dawn on 28 August 2026. UK times, where to look, and how to catch it before moonset.
14 August 2026
New FBI UFO files describe federal agents watching red lights and black-hot objects over the western US in 2026 — and a watch that gained 25 minutes.
13 August 2026
What happened during the 12 August 2026 solar eclipse, how UK observers experienced it, and when the next eclipse will be visible from Britain.
13 August 2026
The Manchester Airport UFO near miss of January 1995 is still officially unresolved. Here's what Airmiss Report 2/95 says, straight from the MOD's own file.
12 August 2026
Honest, research-based guides to help you choose the right kit — from your first pair of binoculars to a full astrophotography rig
The best way to start — wide fields, no setup, instant views of the Moon, star clusters, and comets.
From tabletop Dobsonians to GoTo SCTs — what to look for at every budget level.
Smartphone adapters, planetary cameras, and dedicated astro cameras for every level.
Six curated kits from £85 to £4,600 — everything you need in one list, nothing missing.
