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What are lunar eclipses and how do they occur?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Lunar eclipses occur when Earth blocks the sun and casts a shadow over the surface of the moon. We explore the different types of lunar eclipses here.

What is a blood moon?
By Scott Dutfield, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference It may look spooky, but a blood moon is just a trick of the light. Here we explain this phenomenon and tell you how and where to see the next one.

Full moon calendar 2025: When to see the next full moon
By Tariq Malik last updated
Reference The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.

Best VR space experiences
By Chris McMullen last updated
Reference The best VR space experiences puts space travel within reach of everyone - with the right hardware.

Best flashlights 2025: essential for stargazing and night trekking
By Jamie Moorcroft-Sharp last updated
Buying Guide We've spotted the best flashlights currently on the market, covering a range of price points and suitable for everything from reading at night to stargazing.

Saturn's moons: Facts about the weird and wonderful satellites of the ringed planet
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Saturn has the most moons of any other planet in the solar system. Here we explore some of the 274 moons that orbit the ringed planet.

New moon calendar 2025: When is the next new moon?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2025 guide.

Star Wars timeline: From the dawn of the Jedi to the New Jedi Order
By Fran Ruiz last updated
Star Wars is going far and wide in the coming years across all forms of media with an updated Star Wars timeline that includes new eras. Here's our summary.
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