11 h. ago Met Office divulges exact date Northern Lights set to illuminate UK skies this week

The month of March is set to be a spectacular time to look up, with a "Blood Moon", a partial solar eclipse, and now, a potential Northern Lights display illuminating the sky

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27 h. ago Exact date Northern Lights could illuminate UK skies this week

A solar storm could bring a stunning aurora borealis display to the UK

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45 h. ago Sperm whale with rope tangled around head and jaw dies off Scottish island

It is believed the sperm whale that died off the coast of Skye was the same one freed last week

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49 h. ago Exact date you can see the Northern Lights in the UK skies and what to expect

The Northern Lights are set to return to the UK soon

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63 h. ago Whale entangled in ropes stranded on Scots island prompts huge rescue effort

A whale has washed up on Raasay after it was spotted entangled in ropes off Skye last week.

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3 d. ago Exact time to spot Venus and Mercury's close encounter in the sky this week

How and when to see Venus and Mercury meet up in the evening twilight

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8 d. ago Seven planets visible in night sky this week for last time until 2040

Night sky watchers will be able to see Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars with the naked eye, while Uranus, Neptune and Venus will be visible but harder to spot without a telescope

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9 d. ago Exact date seven planets will align in night sky this week for last time until 2040

The rare planetary alignment won't be seen again until 2040

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9 d. ago How to wear the Spring colours new in M&S this week including buttermilk, powder pink, and sky blue

A look at the new spring colour fashion trends you will be seeing everywhere this season.

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1 week ago Saturn and Mercury to meet in the sky this week ahead of rare planetary alignment

An exciting planetary conjunction will grace our skies tomorrow night

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1 week ago Dark side of bright nights taking toll on forgotten invertebrates

From bats to moths, species working the night shift are suffering as light pollution soarsWhen we think about invertebrates, most of us picture bees, butterflies, worms, crabs or perhaps even a jellyfish. But did you know that at least two-thirds of invertebrates are active at night, meaning many are unlikely to be seen? Invertebrates carry out many of the same functions as their daytime counterparts, in some cases doing so with greater efficiency and variety.For centuries, artificial light has been a symbol of progress. From the flickering flames of early fires to the dazzling LED displays of modern cities, light has shaped human civilisation. But while we celebrate its convenience, we often overlook the darker side of our obsession with illumination: light pollution.The Guardian is running the invertebrate of the year competition 2025 – and this time it’s global. Nominate your favourite invertebrate, and then, in a few weeks time, we’ll vote on which is the best. Continue reading...

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