68 m. ago SpaceX Starship rocket explodes in dramatic fireball after ‘major anomaly’

A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas exploded on Wednesday night, sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky.

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2 h. ago SpaceX Starship bursts into flames after explosion at test site in Texas

In shocking footage the SpaceX rocket's nose suddenly bursts open - causing the screen to momentarily flash white, seconds later clouds of dark smoke filled the night sky

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17 h. ago This Australian moth uses the stars as a compass to travel hundreds of miles

A new study finds an Australian moth follows the stars during its yearly migration, using the night sky as a guiding compass

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17 h. ago Holidaymakers in Cyprus film from hotel balcony and see something 'terrifying' in night sky

Tourists from the UK and Belgium have taken to social media to share their horror after their relaxing evenings by the pool were tarnished by the terrifying sight above them

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40 h. ago Exact time to see Red Planet meet bright blue star in rare night sky encounter

Mars and Regulus will light up the night sky in a rare celestial display from the Red planet and icy blue star

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41 h. ago Mysterious 'Jellyfish UFO' spotted over US desert as scientists reveal its origin

A strange jellyfish-like phenomenon was spotted streaking across the sky Monday night, and scientists know where it came from.

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3 d. ago ‘They just see you as an Arab’: Israel’s Palestinian citizens given cursory protection from attack

Deaths of four family members sheltering in supposed ‘safe rooms’ in Tamra highlight racial inequality of Israel’s defence of its citizensMiddle East crisis – live updatesWhen an Iranian missile bound for the industrial port of Haifa dropped out of the sky on the town of Tamra on Saturday night, it fell on Israel’s most vulnerable, and in one devastating flash, lit up the country’s deepest divide.The missile demolished a three-storey stone house and killed four members of the same family: Manar Khatib, and her two daughters – Shada, a university student, and Hala, a 13-year-old schoolgirl – as well as Manar’s sister-in-law, Manal. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Watch: Iran launches fresh missile barrage towards Jerusalem after vowing ‘destructive’ attacks

This is the moment projectiles from an Iranian missile attack flash in the night sky over Israel’s capital Jerusalem on Saturday (14 June).

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7 d. ago Strawberry Moon 2025: Stunning photos show extremely rare full Moon glow across the globe

In Photos: June's rare Strawberry Moon hung low in the night sky in a once-in-a-generation event

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8 d. ago Strawberry Moon 2025: Met Office verdict on sky watching conditions for June's rare full Moon

The Strawberry Moon rises tonight – and this record-breaking night sky phenomenon is not one to miss

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1 week ago How to catch rare Strawberry Moon which won't be seen again until 2043

June's full moon will grace the sky next week and break several night sky records.

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1 week ago How to spot weird 'space clouds' in 'extremely rare' night sky phenomenon

Brits could be able to spot strange icy 'space clouds' in the evening sky this month

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2 w. ago June's 'Strawberry Moon' will rise in unusual part of night sky which won't happen again until 2043

This month's full Moon follows a rare "major lunar standstill" – making it the lowest full Moon since 2006

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2 w. ago Exact time to see 'strawberry moon', weird 'space clouds' and more in June 2025 night sky

Mark your calendars, there are plenty of stunning celestial events to see in June

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3 w. ago Exact time to see 'dazzling bright' planet in UK skies this week

Brits will be able to spot a glorious 'morning star' in the night sky this weekend

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4 w. ago Premier League Darts TV: what is the Sky Sports channel and start time for Night 16?

Sky Sports will be showing all the action from Premier League Darts Night 16 live tonight (May 22) 🎯

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