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In 2018, the Ursid meteor shower peaks between 21-22 December, with 5-10 meteors an hour. A full Moon makes viewing tricky.

Protecting ourselves from one of humanity’s biggest threats.

In 2018, the Geminids peak on the 13th and 14th December, with up to 120 meteors an hour.

Comet 46P/Wirtanen makes a close approach to Earth in Dec 2018 - here's how to spot it.

Our favourite films for great space science.

Enter our virtual planetarium and enjoy a tour of the International Space Station.

Everything you need to know about a daring new asteroid rendezvous.

In 2018, the Leonids peak on the 17th and 18th November, with up to 15 meteors per hour.

Space is not just about Martian rovers, visiting the Moon or understanding the universe.

Please meet the scariest objects in the universe: black holes, creepy nebulas, and dark matter.