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Brightest Super Moon of 2022 on its way

Brightest Super Moon of 2022 on its way

Brightest Super Moon of 2022 on its way

12 July 2022

On Wednesday, July 13, the Moon will orbit closer to Earth than any other full Moon this year.


Rare planetary alignment

Rare planetary alignment

Rare planetary alignment

23 June 2022

For the first time in 18 years, astronomers will be treated to a feast in the night sky when five planets line up.


Spot the June Full Super Moon

Spot the June Full Super Moon

Spot the June Full Super Moon

14 June 2022

Stargazers and night sky watchers should be in for a lunar treat today (Tuesday), when June's Full Super Moon reaches its peak.


Video: Meteor caught on dashcam

Video: Meteor caught on dashcam

Video: Meteor caught on dashcam

12 May 2022

A couple from Enborne were startled by a bright light as they drove home in the early hours today.


The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week and here's how to see it

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week and here's how to see it

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week and here's how to see it

21 April 2022

The skies could be a sea of shooting stars this week when the Lyrid meteor shower peaks and here's when you can see it.


Stargazing this spring

Stargazing this spring

Stargazing this spring

06 March 2022

March is a great time to spot The Plough the ‘right way up’.


Full Moon shines bright over West Berkshire

Full Moon shines bright over West Berkshire

Full Moon shines bright over West Berkshire

18 January 2022

The first full moon of the year also known as the Wolf Moon was at its brightest last night (Monday).


2022 Night sky: catch the Quadrantid meteor shower

2022 Night sky: catch the Quadrantid meteor shower

2022 Night sky: catch the Quadrantid meteor shower

02 January 2022

The Quadrantid meteor shower runs from December 26 to January 16, but will peak in the first few days of the new year.


International Space Station passes over the UK

International Space Station passes over the UK

International Space Station passes over the UK

19 November 2021

In spite of the Russians best effort, the International Space Station is on course and back to brighten up the UK skies for the next couple of weeks.


October Full Moon over West Berkshire

October Full Moon over West Berkshire

October Full Moon over West Berkshire

18 October 2021

The October Full Moon will reach its peak on Wednesday.


Captain Kirk going into space

Captain Kirk going into space

Captain Kirk going into space

13 October 2021

The NS-18 mission was originally scheduled to fly on Tuesday, but Blue Origin decided on Sunday to delay the launch due to forecasted high winds.


Watch live as Newbury pupils speak to the ISS

Watch live as Newbury pupils speak to the ISS

Watch live as Newbury pupils speak to the ISS

12 October 2021

Students from a Newbury school will be taking part in a world first today, when they talk to astronauts aboard the International Space Station.


Full Harvest Moon to shine brightly

Full Harvest Moon to shine brightly

Full Harvest Moon to shine brightly

20 September 2021

The closest full Moon to the autumnal equinox, the Harvest Moon marks the turning of the seasons.


International Space Station visible during September

International Space Station visible during September

International Space Station visible during September

19 September 2021

Local nightsky gazers will be able to spot the ISS as it glides over the UK.


August Full Moon

August Full Moon

August Full Moon

20 August 2021

August's Full Moon will peak on Sunday, August 22.


How to see this week's Perseid meteor shower

How to see this week's Perseid meteor shower

How to see this week's Perseid meteor shower

12 August 2021

It's been described as the best display of the year and here's how you can catch sight of the Perseid meteor shower this week:


July Full Moon

July Full Moon

July Full Moon

23 July 2021

July's Full Moon will peak in the early hours of Saturday, July 24 at 3.36am, in the UK.


When to see the International Space Station over the UK in July

When to see the International Space Station over the UK in July

When to see the International Space Station over the UK in July

13 July 2021

The International Space Station (ISS) is visible in the night sky during July as it orbits the Earth.


Full Strawberry Moon in June

Full Strawberry Moon in June

Full Strawberry Moon in June

23 June 2021

Stargazers and night sky watchers should be in for a lunar treat on Thursday, June 24, when June's Strawberry Full Moon reaches its peak.


Clouds obscure partial solar eclipse

Clouds obscure partial solar eclipse

Clouds obscure partial solar eclipse

10 June 2021

Clouds did their best to obscure the partial solar eclipse, but Newbury Weekly News photographer Phil Cannings managed to get some pictures.


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