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

Celestial highlights for 2026

Celestial highlights for 2026

The start of a new year is commonly associated with change – a new routine, a change of job, a focus on health. In the UK for 600 years the new year began on 25th March, we officially adopted 1st January in...

3 min

Getting to know our night sky

Getting to know our night sky

How many stars can you see from wherever you are? 10? 100? Think of all the stars we could see on a dark clear night away from city lights,...

4 min