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View Latest PostsThe Artemis II crew has crossed the halfway mark to the Moon, sent back stunning aurora photos of Earth, practised CPR in zero gravity, and dealt with a temperamental toilet. The historic lunar flyby is 48 hours away.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has set an April 14 deadline for the Defence Department to release 46 classified UAP videos — including footage of the Lake Huron shootdown, Tic Tac objects filmed by the Coast Guard, and spherical craft diving near a US submarine.
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Our star — a blazing G2V giant powering all life in the Solar System.
The smallest and fastest planet, racing around the Sun in just 88 days.
Earth's twin in size, but a scorching hot world shrouded in thick clouds.
Our blue marble — the only known planet to harbour life in the universe.
Step-by-step guides to finding and observing the great star patterns — key stars, mythology, and deep-sky objects
The Hunter — home to Betelgeuse, Rigel, and the breathtaking Orion Nebula M42.
The Plough — the UK's most familiar star pattern, always above the horizon.
The W-shaped queen — a circumpolar landmark packed with open clusters.
The Scorpion — anchored by red supergiant Antares and rich in Messier clusters.
In-depth investigations into the most credible and well-documented unidentified aerial phenomena cases
The Tic-Tac UAP that outmanoeuvred an F/A-18 — the case that changed everything.
Thousands of witnesses, a mile-wide V-formation — and a governor who admitted he saw it.
Britain's most famous UAP encounter — US Air Force personnel, a nuclear base, and three nights of contact.
From Roswell to Malmstrom — a documented pattern of UAP activity near nuclear facilities spanning 70 years.
The Artemis II crew has crossed the halfway mark to the Moon, sent back stunning aurora photos of Earth, practised CPR in zero gravity, and dealt with a temperamental toilet. The historic lunar flyby is 48 hours away.
4 April 2026
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has set an April 14 deadline for the Defence Department to release 46 classified UAP videos — including footage of the Lake Huron shootdown, Tic Tac objects filmed by the Coast Guard, and spherical craft diving near a US submarine.
4 April 2026
Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) reaches perihelion tomorrow, skimming just 161,000 km above the Sun's surface. SOHO is already watching. Here's how to follow the action — and how to spot it if it survives.
3 April 2026
It happened. At 6:24 p.m. ET on April 1, 2026, NASA's SLS rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center carrying four astronauts on humanity's first crewed voyage to the Moon in 54 years.
2 April 2026
Welcome to Watch The Stars, your comprehensive guide to exploring the night sky. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced amateur astronomer, our mission is to help you discover the wonders of our universe.
From understanding the phases of the moon to locating distant galaxies, we provide clear, practical guidance to enhance your stargazing experience. Join our community of sky watchers and embark on an incredible journey through the cosmos.
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