Collins Astronomy

May 2026 - the month of two Full Moons

May 2026 - the month of two Full Moons

By Radmila Topalovic The apparent size of the Moon at its closest point to the Earth (perigee) vs its farthest point (apogee)<a...

4 min

Going back to the Moon – the Artemis mission

Going back to the Moon – the Artemis mission

Just as the crocuses and daffodils are bursting through and bringing much needed colour to our landscape in the UK, NASA’s four...

4 min

What is a Supermoon?

What is a Supermoon?

The month of June is bringing with it a Supermoon. This is a celestial event that occurs when the Full Moon is at perigee, meaning that it is at a point of its orbit that brings it closer to the...

3 min