As March 3, 2026, draws near, an extraordinary spectacle will unfold in the skies above Australia—a total lunar eclipse. This event presents a unique opportunity to witness a profound alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, resulting in our lunar companion being...
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Artemis II and the Helium Problem Nobody Wanted This Week
For about 24 hours, it looked as though NASA’s Artemis II mission was finally settling into place. Following a successful second wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced that it was targeting 6 March for the first crewed mission around the Moon since 1972. Fuel...
A Total Lunar Eclipse for Eastern Australia on 3 March: What to Expect and How to Watch
Many of us spend our evenings looking up, but every so often the sky offers something that invites a longer pause. The lunar eclipse on 3 March is one of those events. Eastern Australia will have a particularly good view, with the entire sequence unfolding at a...
Six planets in the evening sky this February
A Southern Hemisphere guide Late February offers a pleasant opportunity to observe several planets in the western sky after sunset. This type of grouping is often described as a planetary alignment, or planet parade, which refers to occasions when several planets...
Artemis II Launch Delay and What It Means for the Mission Ahead
In recent days, NASA has confirmed a delay to the first crewed Artemis mission, a decision prompted not by engineering challenges but by an extended spell of unusually cold weather at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. This mission, known as Artemis II, marks the...
Rocket Rollout: The Excitement of Artemis II and What Lies Ahead
In a significant milestone for space exploration, NASA has successfully rolled out its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft to Launch Pad 39B, marking a crucial step forward for the Artemis II mission. The rollout occurred on January 17, 2026, and has...
Lunar Eclipse March 3, 2026
🌕 Ready for a Blood Moon? Australia’s Sky Will Put on a Show! 🌕 On March 3, 2026, most of Australia will witness a total lunar eclipse—a breathtaking celestial event you won’t want to miss. Here’s your quick guide: ✅ Best Viewing Time: 10:04 PM – 11:02 PM AEDT✅...
Thirsty Stars: Water Older Than the Sun?
A thought for my fellow cosmic drinkers. That sip of water in your glass? It might hail from interstellar clouds predating our Sun by billions of years. Astronomers peering at V883 Orionis, a young star 1300 light-years away in Orion, used ALMA to spot gaseous water...
The Seasonal Quandary: What Makes Australia Tick?
As an astronomer, I often find myself gazing at the stars, contemplating the cosmos and its impact on our earthly lives. One intriguing aspect of our planet is how we mark the changing of the seasons. In Australia, we embrace the start of each season on the 1st of the...