<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Astronomy  - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Astronomy  news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's dead Mars orbiter MAVEN will crash into the Red Planet in the next 100 years. It's not the only probe in the Mars morgue]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA just declared its MAVEN Mars orbiter dead after a dozen productive years circling the Red Planet. Here's the fate that awaits the probe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasas-dead-mars-orbiter-maven-will-crash-into-the-red-planet-in-the-next-100-years-its-not-the-only-probe-in-the-mars-morgue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasas-dead-mars-orbiter-maven-will-crash-into-the-red-planet-in-the-next-100-years-its-not-the-only-probe-in-the-mars-morgue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A rainbow patchwork quilt shows agriculture from space | Space photo of the day for June 4, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rainbow blanket of patchwork colors sprawls across South Africa in this new composite image created using data from NASA's latest Earth-observing mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/a-rainbow-patchwork-quilt-shows-agriculture-from-space-space-photo-of-the-day-for-june-4-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/a-rainbow-patchwork-quilt-shows-agriculture-from-space-space-photo-of-the-day-for-june-4-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Silo' season 3 trailer teases showing us how the world ended (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA['There&rsquo;s a new world coming, and it's just around the bend.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/silo-season-3-trailer-teases-showing-us-how-the-world-ended-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/silo-season-3-trailer-teases-showing-us-how-the-world-ended-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is not an alien spacecraft: SETI hunt for 'technosignatures' comes up empty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists failed to find radio signals emanating from the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, further bolstering its status as a natural object, not one made by aliens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/interstellar-comet-3iatlas-is-not-an-alien-spacecraft-seti-hunt-for-technosignatures-comes-up-empty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/interstellar-comet-3iatlas-is-not-an-alien-spacecraft-seti-hunt-for-technosignatures-comes-up-empty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meteorite found in Sahara desert may be 1st evidence of lost solar system world]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare meteorite recovered from the Sahara Desert contains evidence of a long-lost moon-size world that existed just a few million years after the solar system formed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/meteorite-found-in-sahara-desert-may-be-1st-evidence-of-lost-solar-system-world/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/meteorite-found-in-sahara-desert-may-be-1st-evidence-of-lost-solar-system-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aurora alert! 4 Earth-bound CMEs could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heads up aurora chasers! We could be in for a show! Multiple CMEs are en route and could spark strong geomagnetic storm conditions and auroras deep into mid latitudes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/aurora-alert-4-earth-bound-cmes-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-illinois-and-oregon-tonight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/aurora-alert-4-earth-bound-cmes-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-illinois-and-oregon-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[09 Jun 2026 (5 days away): Close approach of Venus and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus and Jupiter pass within 1&deg;36' of each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/09-jun-2026-5-days-away-close-approach-of-venus-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:39:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/09-jun-2026-5-days-away-close-approach-of-venus-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[09 Jun 2026 (5 days away): Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg;38'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/09-jun-2026-5-days-away-conjunction-of-venus-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:38:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/09-jun-2026-5-days-away-conjunction-of-venus-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[08 Jun 2026 (4 days away): Moon at Last Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches last quarter phase &ndash; rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/08-jun-2026-4-days-away-moon-at-last-quarter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:38:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/08-jun-2026-4-days-away-moon-at-last-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[08 Jun 2026 (4 days away): Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/08-jun-2026-4-days-away-mercury-at-highest-altitude-in-evening-sky/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:38:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/08-jun-2026-4-days-away-mercury-at-highest-altitude-in-evening-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[07 Jun 2026 (4 days away): Messier 62 is well placed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The globular cluster M62 (NGC 6266; mag 6.4) in Ophiuchus culminates at around midnight local time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/07-jun-2026-4-days-away-messier-62-is-well-placed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:38:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/07-jun-2026-4-days-away-messier-62-is-well-placed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[06 Jun 2026 (3 days away): Messier 10 is well placed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The globular cluster M10 (NGC 6254; mag 6.6) in Ophiuchus culminates at around midnight local time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/06-jun-2026-3-days-away-messier-10-is-well-placed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:38:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/06-jun-2026-3-days-away-messier-10-is-well-placed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[03 Jun 2026 (Today): Messier 12 is well placed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The globular cluster M12 (NGC 6218; mag 6.1) in Ophiuchus culminates at around midnight local time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-today-messier-12-is-well-placed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:38:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-today-messier-12-is-well-placed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can black holes turn into white holes? It's not such a crazy idea, scientists say]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research suggests primordial black holes born during the Big Bang could live much longer than previously estimated &mdash; long enough to become energy-spewing white holes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/can-black-holes-turn-into-white-holes-its-not-such-a-crazy-idea-scientists-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/can-black-holes-turn-into-white-holes-its-not-such-a-crazy-idea-scientists-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget 'Masters of the Universe', the best live-action He-Man and Skeletor encounter was in an insurance commercial]]></title><description><![CDATA[He-Man and Skeletor had the power &hellip; the power to dance as the Ballroom Masters of the Universe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/forget-masters-of-the-universe-the-best-live-action-he-man-and-skeletor-encounter-was-in-an-insurance-commercial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/forget-masters-of-the-universe-the-best-live-action-he-man-and-skeletor-encounter-was-in-an-insurance-commercial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The mirror passed with flying colors': NASA just took its last look at the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope before launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA engineers completed their final inspection of the Roman telescope's primary mirror and are now preparing to ship the telescope to its Florida launch site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-mirror-passed-with-flying-colors-nasa-just-took-its-last-look-at-the-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-before-launch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-mirror-passed-with-flying-colors-nasa-just-took-its-last-look-at-the-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-before-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 9 best one-season space and sci-fi shows of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[One-and-done still hits the sweet spot with these (inter)stellar space shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-9-best-one-season-space-and-sci-fi-shows-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-9-best-one-season-space-and-sci-fi-shows-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our choice for the best deep-space viewing telescope — now with $200 off, this telescope deal is worth grabbing fast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expert tester rated the Celestron NexStar 8SE telescope with an impressive review and it's now at its best price of the year in this early Amazon Prime Day deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/our-choice-for-the-best-deep-space-viewing-telescope-now-with-200-off-this-telescope-deal-is-worth-grabbing-fast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/our-choice-for-the-best-deep-space-viewing-telescope-now-with-200-off-this-telescope-deal-is-worth-grabbing-fast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin says New Glenn rocket will launch again 'before the end of the year' after explosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[After its rocket explosion, Blue Origin wants to complete repairs and put another New Glenn on the launchpad before the end of 2026, according to CEO Dave Limp. That's very ambitious.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/blue-origin-says-new-glenn-rocket-will-launch-again-before-the-end-of-the-year-after-explosion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/blue-origin-says-new-glenn-rocket-will-launch-again-before-the-end-of-the-year-after-explosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun erupts with 3 colossal solar flares in less than 24 hours, boosting chances for northern lights]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trio of major solar flares triggered radio blackouts across Earth and may spark impressive northern lights as possible solar storms head our way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/sun-erupts-with-3-colossal-solar-flares-in-less-than-24-hours-boosting-chances-for-northern-lights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/sun-erupts-with-3-colossal-solar-flares-in-less-than-24-hours-boosting-chances-for-northern-lights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's MAVEN Mars orbiter is officially dead after months of radio silence]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA has declared its MAVEN Mars orbiter dead after Red Planet anomaly led to months of lost contact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasas-maven-mars-orbiter-is-officially-dead-after-months-of-radio-silence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasas-maven-mars-orbiter-is-officially-dead-after-months-of-radio-silence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Like 'the loss of a loved one': NASA's MAVEN Mars orbiter is officially dead after months of radio silence]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA has declared its MAVEN Mars orbiter dead after Red Planet anomaly led to months of lost contact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/like-the-loss-of-a-loved-one-nasas-maven-mars-orbiter-is-officially-dead-after-months-of-radio-silence-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/like-the-loss-of-a-loved-one-nasas-maven-mars-orbiter-is-officially-dead-after-months-of-radio-silence-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Like 'the loss of a loved one': NASA's MAVEN Mars orbiter is officially dead after months of radio silence.]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA has declared its MAVEN Mars orbiter dead after Red Planet anomaly led to months of lost contact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/like-the-loss-of-a-loved-one-nasas-maven-mars-orbiter-is-officially-dead-after-months-of-radio-silence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/like-the-loss-of-a-loved-one-nasas-maven-mars-orbiter-is-officially-dead-after-months-of-radio-silence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Like 'the loss of a loved one': NASA's Mars orbiter MAVEN is officially dead after months of radio silence]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA has declared its MAVEN Mars orbiter dead after Red Planet anomaly led to months of lost contact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/like-the-loss-of-a-loved-one-nasas-mars-orbiter-maven-is-officially-dead-after-months-of-radio-silence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/like-the-loss-of-a-loved-one-nasas-mars-orbiter-maven-is-officially-dead-after-months-of-radio-silence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain's total solar eclipse 2026 comes with a catch &mdash; here's how to avoid ruining your view]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the eclipse occurring near sunset over a complex landscape, eclipse chasers must do their research before the big moment on Aug. 12, 2026. Here's what to do.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spains-total-solar-eclipse-2026-comes-with-a-catch-mdash-heres-how-to-avoid-ruining-your-view/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spains-total-solar-eclipse-2026-comes-with-a-catch-mdash-heres-how-to-avoid-ruining-your-view/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Pride Month! Remembering Sally Ride's historic legacy | Space photo of the day for June 3, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[In June 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly to space. Nearly three decades later, we learned that she had also been an LGBTQ trailblazer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/happy-pride-month-remembering-sally-rides-historic-legacy-space-photo-of-the-day-for-june-3-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/happy-pride-month-remembering-sally-rides-historic-legacy-space-photo-of-the-day-for-june-3-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should we store Mars samples on the moon to keep alien germs away from Earth?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists propose that a moon base could act as an isolated first line of biological defense against extraterrestrial samples that might be harmful to Earth's biosphere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/should-we-store-mars-samples-on-the-moon-to-keep-alien-germs-away-from-earth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/should-we-store-mars-samples-on-the-moon-to-keep-alien-germs-away-from-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists call for a secure lunar quarantine facility for extraterrestrial samples: 'The moon may become humanity's first line of biological defense']]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists propose that a moon base could act as an isolated first line of biological defense against extraterrestrial samples that might be harmful to Earth's biosphere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/scientists-call-for-a-secure-lunar-quarantine-facility-for-extraterrestrial-samples-the-moon-may-become-humanitys-first-line-of-biological-defense/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/scientists-call-for-a-secure-lunar-quarantine-facility-for-extraterrestrial-samples-the-moon-may-become-humanitys-first-line-of-biological-defense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 'Stargate' show cancelled at Amazon MGM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chevron seven will not lock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/new-stargate-show-cancelled-at-amazon-mgm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/new-stargate-show-cancelled-at-amazon-mgm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astrophotographer captures breathtaking view of 548 galaxies from a balcony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 60 hours of light data was used to create this stunning view of the gravitationally bound "Leo Triplet" galaxies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/astrophotographer-captures-breathtaking-view-of-548-galaxies-from-a-balcony/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/astrophotographer-captures-breathtaking-view-of-548-galaxies-from-a-balcony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This star system creates a rare triple eclipse. Here's what that would look like]]></title><description><![CDATA[A triple star system in which the stars all eclipse one another from our vantage point is standing out as one of the best studied stellar trios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/this-star-system-creates-a-rare-triple-eclipse-heres-what-that-would-look-like/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/this-star-system-creates-a-rare-triple-eclipse-heres-what-that-would-look-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[09 Jun 2026 (6 days away): Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1&deg;38'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/09-jun-2026-6-days-away-conjunction-of-venus-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:23:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/09-jun-2026-6-days-away-conjunction-of-venus-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[08 Jun 2026 (5 days away): Moon at Last Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches last quarter phase &ndash; rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/08-jun-2026-5-days-away-moon-at-last-quarter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:23:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/08-jun-2026-5-days-away-moon-at-last-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[08 Jun 2026 (5 days away): Mercury at highest altitude in evening sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury is bright and well placed in the evening sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/08-jun-2026-5-days-away-mercury-at-highest-altitude-in-evening-sky/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:23:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/08-jun-2026-5-days-away-mercury-at-highest-altitude-in-evening-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[07 Jun 2026 (5 days away): Messier 62 is well placed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The globular cluster M62 (NGC 6266; mag 6.4) in Ophiuchus culminates at around midnight local time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/07-jun-2026-5-days-away-messier-62-is-well-placed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:23:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/07-jun-2026-5-days-away-messier-62-is-well-placed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[06 Jun 2026 (4 days away): Messier 10 is well placed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The globular cluster M10 (NGC 6254; mag 6.6) in Ophiuchus culminates at around midnight local time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/06-jun-2026-4-days-away-messier-10-is-well-placed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:23:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/06-jun-2026-4-days-away-messier-10-is-well-placed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[03 Jun 2026 (Tomorrow): Messier 12 is well placed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The globular cluster M12 (NGC 6218; mag 6.1) in Ophiuchus culminates at around midnight local time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-tomorrow-messier-12-is-well-placed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:23:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-tomorrow-messier-12-is-well-placed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[03 Jun 2026 (Yesterday): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Antarctica, South Africa and Chile amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-yesterday-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-yesterday-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[03 Jun 2026 (9 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Antarctica, South Africa and Chile amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-9-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-9-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[03 Jun 2026 (8 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Antarctica, South Africa and Chile amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-8-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-8-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[03 Jun 2026 (6 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Antarctica, South Africa and Chile amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-6-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-6-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[03 Jun 2026 (23 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Antarctica, South Africa and Chile amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-23-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-23-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[03 Jun 2026 (22 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Antarctica, South Africa and Chile amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-22-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-22-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[03 Jun 2026 (21 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Antarctica, South Africa and Chile amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-21-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-21-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[03 Jun 2026 (20 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Antarctica, South Africa and Chile amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-20-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-20-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[03 Jun 2026 (19 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Antarctica, South Africa and Chile amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-19-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-19-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[03 Jun 2026 (18 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Antarctica, South Africa and Chile amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-18-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-18-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[03 Jun 2026 (17 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Antarctica, South Africa and Chile amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-17-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-17-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[03 Jun 2026 (16 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Antarctica, South Africa and Chile amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-16-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-16-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[03 Jun 2026 (15 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Antarctica, South Africa and Chile amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-15-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-15-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[03 Jun 2026 (14 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Antarctica, South Africa and Chile amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-14-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-14-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[03 Jun 2026 (13 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Antarctica, South Africa and Chile amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-13-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-13-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[03 Jun 2026 (12 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Antarctica, South Africa and Chile amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-12-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-12-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[03 Jun 2026 (11 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Sigma Sagittarii]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Antarctica, South Africa and Chile amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-11-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/03-jun-2026-11-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-sigma-sagittarii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[02 Jun 2026 (Today): The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules is well placed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules (M13, NGC 6205; mag 5.8) culminates at around midnight local time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/02-jun-2026-today-the-great-globular-cluster-in-hercules-is-well-placed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/02-jun-2026-today-the-great-globular-cluster-in-hercules-is-well-placed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The movie has tremendous heart': We sat down with the director of 'Masters of the Universe' to learn how he found 'the power' for the new He-Man]]></title><description><![CDATA["My compass was about trying to please the eight-year-old version of myself who discovered He-Man for the first time."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-movie-has-tremendous-heart-we-sat-down-with-the-director-of-masters-of-the-universe-to-learn-how-he-found-the-power-for-the-new-he-man/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-movie-has-tremendous-heart-we-sat-down-with-the-director-of-masters-of-the-universe-to-learn-how-he-found-the-power-for-the-new-he-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists locate source of mysterious radio signals after 20 year search: A vampire star and its victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[The origin of enigmatic long-period radio bursts has been shown to be from the clash of magnetic fields as a white dwarf steals matter from a close red dwarf star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/scientists-locate-source-of-mysterious-radio-signals-after-20-year-search-a-vampire-star-and-its-victim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/scientists-locate-source-of-mysterious-radio-signals-after-20-year-search-a-vampire-star-and-its-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China launches debut mission of Falcon 9-like rocket with no advance notice (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[China launched its partially reusable Long March 12B rocket for the first time ever on Monday (June 1), sending it up without issuing airspace closure notices ahead of time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/china-launches-debut-mission-of-falcon-9-like-rocket-with-no-advance-notice-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/china-launches-debut-mission-of-falcon-9-like-rocket-with-no-advance-notice-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Casio's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' watches will show you the time, as well as the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casio G-Shock takes timely inspiration from the galaxy far, far away]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/casios-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-watches-will-show-you-the-time-as-well-as-the-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/casios-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-watches-will-show-you-the-time-as-well-as-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX wins $4 billion Space Force contract for satellites that target 'airborne threats' anywhere on Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S Space Force has awarded SpaceX $4.16 billion to help the military track airborne targets using satellites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-wins-4-billion-space-force-contract-for-satellites-that-target-airborne-threats-anywhere-on-earth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-wins-4-billion-space-force-contract-for-satellites-that-target-airborne-threats-anywhere-on-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Total War: Warhammer 40,000': Release window, gameplay, factions &amp; everything else we know about this upcoming grimdark sci-fi strategy game]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the fantastic Total War: Warhammer trilogy, Creative Assembly is marching into the grim darkness of Warhammer 40K's far future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/total-war-warhammer-40000-release-window-gameplay-factions-amp-everything-else-we-know-about-this-upcoming-grimdark-sci-fi-strategy-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/total-war-warhammer-40000-release-window-gameplay-factions-amp-everything-else-we-know-about-this-upcoming-grimdark-sci-fi-strategy-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hot Jupiter' winds blasting at over 15,000 mph reveal 1st evidence of exoplanets with magnetic fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronomers have discovered the first evidence of magnetic worlds beyond the solar system thanks to their high-speed, violent winds, representing a major step forward in exoplanet research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/hot-jupiter-winds-blasting-at-over-15000-mph-reveal-1st-evidence-of-exoplanets-with-magnetic-fields/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/hot-jupiter-winds-blasting-at-over-15000-mph-reveal-1st-evidence-of-exoplanets-with-magnetic-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 easy places to see the total solar eclipse 2026 from Spain's major vacation destinations]]></title><description><![CDATA[From urban beaches and hidden capes to lighthouses and mountain peaks, here's where to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, if you're on Spain's east coast or in the Balearic Islands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/10-easy-places-to-see-the-total-solar-eclipse-2026-from-spains-major-vacation-destinations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/10-easy-places-to-see-the-total-solar-eclipse-2026-from-spains-major-vacation-destinations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student-powered 'moon' rovers put to the test | Space photo of the day for June 2, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of students came together to design, build, and test rovers on an Earth obstacle course to prepare for the moon as part of a NASA challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/student-powered-moon-rovers-put-to-the-test-space-photo-of-the-day-for-june-2-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/student-powered-moon-rovers-put-to-the-test-space-photo-of-the-day-for-june-2-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory Mark II smart telescope review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Celestron Origin Mark II smart telescope will have you capturing crisp images of deep-sky objects within minutes of taking it out of the box.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/celestron-origin-intelligent-home-observatory-mark-ii-smart-telescope-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/celestron-origin-intelligent-home-observatory-mark-ii-smart-telescope-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive boom over northeastern US was a meteor explosion as powerful as 300 tons of TNT, NASA confirms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage from a satellite confirmed that a May 30 sonic boom heard over the northeastern US was from a meteor, NASA stated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/massive-boom-over-northeastern-us-was-a-meteor-explosion-as-powerful-as-300-tons-of-tnt-nasa-confirms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/massive-boom-over-northeastern-us-was-a-meteor-explosion-as-powerful-as-300-tons-of-tnt-nasa-confirms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlocking 'the true space age': Impulse Space raises $500 million to build out fleet of ultra-mobile spacecraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Impulse Space &mdash; which was founded by Tom Mueller, SpaceX's first-ever employee &mdash; just raised $500 million to build out the ultra-mobile spacecraft that it believes will transform the space economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/unlocking-the-true-space-age-impulse-space-raises-500-million-to-build-out-fleet-of-ultra-mobile-spacecraft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/unlocking-the-true-space-age-impulse-space-raises-500-million-to-build-out-fleet-of-ultra-mobile-spacecraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will SpaceX still be a launch company after its historic IPO?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What does SpaceX's coming IPO mean for the company, investors and markets in general?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/will-spacex-still-be-a-launch-company-after-its-historic-ipo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/will-spacex-still-be-a-launch-company-after-its-historic-ipo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[01 Jun 2026 (3 days ago): The Moon at aphelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/01-jun-2026-3-days-ago-the-moon-at-aphelion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/01-jun-2026-3-days-ago-the-moon-at-aphelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[01 Jun 2026 (2 days ago): The Moon at aphelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/01-jun-2026-2-days-ago-the-moon-at-aphelion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/01-jun-2026-2-days-ago-the-moon-at-aphelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do you study an invisible exoplanet? Astronomers discover planetary 'fingerprints' in the rings around stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do you weigh a planet you can't see? Astronomers may have the answer and it involves "reading between the rings," the bright beautiful structures exoplanets create.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/how-do-you-study-an-invisible-exoplanet-astronomers-discover-planetary-fingerprints-in-the-rings-around-stars/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/how-do-you-study-an-invisible-exoplanet-astronomers-discover-planetary-fingerprints-in-the-rings-around-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shockwaves from dying stars may sculpt 'cosmic wagon wheel' stellar nurseries, simulations reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[3D simulations reveal how shockwaves from stellar explosions and winds may carve hub-and-spoke structures in molecular clouds, shaping star formation in the Milky Way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/shockwaves-from-dying-stars-may-sculpt-cosmic-wagon-wheel-stellar-nurseries-simulations-reveal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/shockwaves-from-dying-stars-may-sculpt-cosmic-wagon-wheel-stellar-nurseries-simulations-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Lone Gunmen' at 25: the underrated 'X-Files' spin-off that aspired to be 'Mission: Impossible' with geeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conspiracy theories, print media, and James (sorry, Jimmy) Bond collide in an all-too-brief extension of Mulder and Scully's world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-lone-gunmen-at-25-the-underrated-x-files-spin-off-that-aspired-to-be-mission-impossible-with-geeks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-lone-gunmen-at-25-the-underrated-x-files-spin-off-that-aspired-to-be-mission-impossible-with-geeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocket goes boom, satellite cameras zoom: Explosive Blue Origin damage is visible from space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Satellites zoomed-in on the aftermath of the New Glenn rocket explosion at Blue Origin's LC-36 launchpad, and the extent of the damage is visible from orbit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/rocket-goes-boom-satellite-cameras-zoom-explosive-blue-origin-damage-is-visible-from-space/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/rocket-goes-boom-satellite-cameras-zoom-explosive-blue-origin-damage-is-visible-from-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's X-59 jet is ready to break the sound barrier for the 1st time this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's X-59 jet is on the verge of finally breaking the sound barrier as the agency looks forward to the aircraft's first supersonic flight this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasas-x-59-jet-is-ready-to-break-the-sound-barrier-for-the-1st-time-this-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasas-x-59-jet-is-ready-to-break-the-sound-barrier-for-the-1st-time-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It had the power! The weird origins of He-Man, Skeletor, and the 'Masters of the Universe']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mattel's musclebound response to 'Star Wars' had a life of its own]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/it-had-the-power-the-weird-origins-of-he-man-skeletor-and-the-masters-of-the-universe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/it-had-the-power-the-weird-origins-of-he-man-skeletor-and-the-masters-of-the-universe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2026 hurricane season has begun. Will this year be calmer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict a below-normal number of named storms in the upcoming 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-2026-hurricane-season-has-begun-will-this-year-be-calmer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-2026-hurricane-season-has-begun-will-this-year-be-calmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manhattanhenge is back! | Space photo of the day for June 1, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city spectacle is back for 2026 &mdash; and don't worry you'll have another chance to see it in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/manhattanhenge-is-back-space-photo-of-the-day-for-june-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/manhattanhenge-is-back-space-photo-of-the-day-for-june-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 bright planets light up June's night sky &mdash; Here's where and when to look]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus, Jupiter and Mercury headline a spectacular month of planetary viewing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/3-bright-planets-light-up-junes-night-sky-mdash-heres-where-and-when-to-look/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/3-bright-planets-light-up-junes-night-sky-mdash-heres-where-and-when-to-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronomers discover a 'lost world' of black hole mergers: 'It's the astronomical equivalent of uncovering an ancient civilization']]></title><description><![CDATA[This could change our understanding of how the cosmic titans collide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/astronomers-discover-a-lost-world-of-black-hole-mergers-its-the-astronomical-equivalent-of-uncovering-an-ancient-civilization/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/astronomers-discover-a-lost-world-of-black-hole-mergers-its-the-astronomical-equivalent-of-uncovering-an-ancient-civilization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May's Blue Moon wows stargazers worldwide &mdash; see these stunning photos of the smallest full moon of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second full moon of May put on a spectacular show on May 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/mays-blue-moon-wows-stargazers-worldwide-mdash-see-these-stunning-photos-of-the-smallest-full-moon-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/mays-blue-moon-wows-stargazers-worldwide-mdash-see-these-stunning-photos-of-the-smallest-full-moon-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A pretty significant setback': How Blue Origin's rocket explosion affects NASA's moon plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is a big setback for the spaceflight company and will have implications for NASA's plans to return astronauts to the surface of the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/a-pretty-significant-setback-how-blue-origins-rocket-explosion-affects-nasas-moon-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/a-pretty-significant-setback-how-blue-origins-rocket-explosion-affects-nasas-moon-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[01 Jun 2026 (3 days ago): The Moon at apogee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/01-jun-2026-3-days-ago-the-moon-at-apogee/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/01-jun-2026-3-days-ago-the-moon-at-apogee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[01 Jun 2026 (2 days ago): The Moon at apogee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/01-jun-2026-2-days-ago-the-moon-at-apogee/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/01-jun-2026-2-days-ago-the-moon-at-apogee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Arrival' at 30: Charlie Sheen&rsquo;s criminally underrated alien invasion thriller feels much scarier today]]></title><description><![CDATA['If you can't tend to your own planet, none of you deserve to live here.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-arrival-at-30-charlie-sheenrsquos-criminally-underrated-alien-invasion-thriller-feels-much-scarier-today/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-arrival-at-30-charlie-sheenrsquos-criminally-underrated-alien-invasion-thriller-feels-much-scarier-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch this bio-inspired Mars rover concept 'swim' through sand on curved wheels (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sandfish locomotion idea has been adopted from Scincus scincus, a lizard found in the Sahara desert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-this-bio-inspired-mars-rover-concept-swim-through-sand-on-curved-wheels-video/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-this-bio-inspired-mars-rover-concept-swim-through-sand-on-curved-wheels-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 11 best cozy sci-fi games for those chill cosmic vibes]]></title><description><![CDATA[From farming and walking sims to space trucking, you can live that cozy life&hellip; but in space!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-11-best-cozy-sci-fi-games-for-those-chill-cosmic-vibes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-11-best-cozy-sci-fi-games-for-those-chill-cosmic-vibes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can solar sails really send humans out into interstellar space?]]></title><description><![CDATA["I think these are not far-out type of ideas; they are not really futuristic ideas that we are talking about."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/can-solar-sails-really-send-humans-out-into-interstellar-space/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/can-solar-sails-really-send-humans-out-into-interstellar-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 May 2026 (4 days ago): Lunar occultation of Antares]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Australia, Chile and New Zealand amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-4-days-ago-lunar-occultation-of-antares/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-4-days-ago-lunar-occultation-of-antares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 May 2026 (3 days ago): Lunar occultation of Antares]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Australia, Chile and New Zealand amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-3-days-ago-lunar-occultation-of-antares/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-3-days-ago-lunar-occultation-of-antares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 May 2026 (4 days ago): Blue Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-4-days-ago-blue-moon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-4-days-ago-blue-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 May 2026 (3 days ago): Blue Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-3-days-ago-blue-moon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-3-days-ago-blue-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['For All Mankind' star Wrenn Schmidt on her character's journey from NASA's mission control to the slammer (interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;She listens to Dolly Parton now. She&rsquo;s exposed to all kinds of things being in jail, because she&rsquo;s got nothing but time.&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/for-all-mankind-star-wrenn-schmidt-on-her-characters-journey-from-nasas-mission-control-to-the-slammer-interview/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/for-all-mankind-star-wrenn-schmidt-on-her-characters-journey-from-nasas-mission-control-to-the-slammer-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week In Space podcast: Episode 212 — Kabooms, Starship, and a Moon Base]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Episode 212 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Space.com's Mike Wall to discuss the loss of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-212-kabooms-starship-and-a-moon-base/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-212-kabooms-starship-and-a-moon-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is the idea of a Blue Moon so enchanting?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is it about the Blue Moon that inspires us to write songs and name beers after it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/why-is-the-idea-of-a-blue-moon-so-enchanting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/why-is-the-idea-of-a-blue-moon-so-enchanting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was literally becoming Teela': We chat to Camilla Mendes about kicking ass in 'Masters of the Universe']]></title><description><![CDATA[He-Man isn't the only one with a sword.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/i-was-literally-becoming-teela-we-chat-to-camilla-mendes-about-kicking-ass-in-masters-of-the-universe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/i-was-literally-becoming-teela-we-chat-to-camilla-mendes-about-kicking-ass-in-masters-of-the-universe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the smallest full moon of 2026 tonight in this rare 'Blue Moon' livestream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't miss 2026's smallest full moon with this livestream from Italy with the Virtual Telescope Project. The 'Blue Moon' livestream will begin at 9:30 p.m. EDT (0130 GMT).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-the-smallest-full-moon-of-2026-tonight-in-this-rare-blue-moon-livestream/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-the-smallest-full-moon-of-2026-tonight-in-this-rare-blue-moon-livestream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From 'Tetris' to 'StarCraft 2' &mdash; 5 times astronauts took video games into space]]></title><description><![CDATA[How would you like to play a game ... in spaaaaaaccccceeeeeee!!!!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/from-tetris-to-starcraft-2-mdash-5-times-astronauts-took-video-games-into-space/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/from-tetris-to-starcraft-2-mdash-5-times-astronauts-took-video-games-into-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blue Moon rises tonight: Where and when to see the second full moon of May]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second full moon of May takes to the night sky tonight. Here's what to expect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-blue-moon-rises-tonight-where-and-when-to-see-the-second-full-moon-of-may/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-blue-moon-rises-tonight-where-and-when-to-see-the-second-full-moon-of-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Star City': Release date &amp; how to watch Apple TV's superb Soviet space series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bundle up for our frigid trek behind the Iron Curtain in this new 'For All Mankind' spinoff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/star-city-release-date-amp-how-to-watch-apple-tvs-superb-soviet-space-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/star-city-release-date-amp-how-to-watch-apple-tvs-superb-soviet-space-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's Shenzhou 21 astronauts return to Earth after being briefly 'stranded', wrapping up record-breaking mission (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Shenzhou 21 astronauts returned to Earth on Friday (May 29), wrapping up a record-breaking, and very eventful, space mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/chinas-shenzhou-21-astronauts-return-to-earth-after-being-briefly-stranded-wrapping-up-record-breaking-mission-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/chinas-shenzhou-21-astronauts-return-to-earth-after-being-briefly-stranded-wrapping-up-record-breaking-mission-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Blue Moon hides the red light of an ancient star on May 31: Will you be able to see it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prepare for a spectacular sight, as the second full moon of May meets the red star Antares this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/rare-blue-moon-hides-the-red-light-of-an-ancient-star-on-may-31-will-you-be-able-to-see-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/rare-blue-moon-hides-the-red-light-of-an-ancient-star-on-may-31-will-you-be-able-to-see-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['For All Mankind' spin-off 'Star City' will make you want to know more about the Soviet space program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stories of NASA and Apollo have passed into folklore, but the equivalent stories from the other side of the Iron Curtain have often been shrouded in secrecy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/for-all-mankind-spin-off-star-city-will-make-you-want-to-know-more-about-the-soviet-space-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/for-all-mankind-spin-off-star-city-will-make-you-want-to-know-more-about-the-soviet-space-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon Leo internet satellites to orbit from Florida (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched 29 Amazon Leo internet satellites to orbit on Friday night (May 28).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/atlas-v-rocket-launches-29-amazon-leo-internet-satellites-to-orbit-from-florida-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/atlas-v-rocket-launches-29-amazon-leo-internet-satellites-to-orbit-from-florida-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incredible videos show Blue Origin rocket explosion could be seen from hundreds of miles away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Origin's powerful New Glenn rocket exploded during testing Thursday night, May 28, blasting flames and debris high into the sky in a display visible across wide swaths of Florida.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/incredible-videos-show-blue-origin-rocket-explosion-could-be-seen-from-hundreds-of-miles-away/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/incredible-videos-show-blue-origin-rocket-explosion-could-be-seen-from-hundreds-of-miles-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Florida just hours after Blue Origin rocket explosion (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Friday (May 29), about 12 hours after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on a different pad at the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-launches-29-starlink-satellites-from-florida-just-hours-after-blue-origin-rocket-explosion-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-launches-29-starlink-satellites-from-florida-just-hours-after-blue-origin-rocket-explosion-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record-breaking Europe heat wave from space | Space photo of the day for May 29, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even the satellites are seeing red.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/record-breaking-europe-heat-wave-from-space-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-29-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/record-breaking-europe-heat-wave-from-space-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-29-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Man Who Fell To Earth' at 50: Was David Bowie&rsquo;s strange stranded alien his best role ever?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maverick director Nicolas Roeg delivered a surreal sci-fi classic in 1976 that still resonates today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-man-who-fell-to-earth-at-50-was-david-bowiersquos-strange-stranded-alien-his-best-role-ever/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-man-who-fell-to-earth-at-50-was-david-bowiersquos-strange-stranded-alien-his-best-role-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red dwarf stars are cosmic killers that eat their own planets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronomers have discovered the first evidence that tiny red dwarf stars can devour their own planets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/red-dwarf-stars-are-cosmic-killers-that-eat-their-own-planets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/red-dwarf-stars-are-cosmic-killers-that-eat-their-own-planets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A 'lost planet' may have given Jupiter and Uranus their moons]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research suggests the moons of Jupiter and Uranus may hint that our planetary neighborhood once had a third ice giant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/a-lost-planet-may-have-given-jupiter-and-uranus-their-moons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/a-lost-planet-may-have-given-jupiter-and-uranus-their-moons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes in massive fireball during prelaunch test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Origin's fourth New Glenn rocket exploded during a prelaunch engine test on Thursday night (May 28). It could be a big setback for the company and for NASA's moon ambitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-explodes-in-massive-fireball-during-prelaunch-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-explodes-in-massive-fireball-during-prelaunch-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Companies like SpaceX want electromagnetic catapults on the moon. Could they be used as weapons?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report stresses the strategic and security implications of placing mass drivers on the moon by arguing that these launchers could serve as valuable first strike weapons systems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/companies-like-spacex-want-electromagnetic-catapults-on-the-moon-could-they-be-used-as-weapons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/companies-like-spacex-want-electromagnetic-catapults-on-the-moon-could-they-be-used-as-weapons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Weir's 'The Martian' just got a deluxe edition to celebrate the book's 15-year anniversary, and it's a stunner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before 'Project Hail Mary,' Weir wrote the quintessential space saga now being given a stunning makeover]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/andy-weirs-the-martian-just-got-a-deluxe-edition-to-celebrate-the-books-15-year-anniversary-and-its-a-stunner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/andy-weirs-the-martian-just-got-a-deluxe-edition-to-celebrate-the-books-15-year-anniversary-and-its-a-stunner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China reveals 3-person Shenzhou 23 crew, including Hong Kong's 1st astronaut]]></title><description><![CDATA[China has named the three astronauts due to fly on the Shenzhou 23 mission on Sunday (May 24), including Hong Kong's first astronaut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/china-reveals-3-person-shenzhou-23-crew-including-hong-kongs-1st-astronaut/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/china-reveals-3-person-shenzhou-23-crew-including-hong-kongs-1st-astronaut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 May 2026 (7 days away): Lunar occultation of Antares]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Australia, Chile and New Zealand amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-7-days-away-lunar-occultation-of-antares/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:14:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-7-days-away-lunar-occultation-of-antares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 May 2026 (7 days away): Blue Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-7-days-away-blue-moon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:14:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-7-days-away-blue-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[28 May 2026 (5 days away): Messier 4 is well placed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The globular cluster M4 (NGC 6121; mag 5.4) in Scorpius culminates at around midnight local time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/28-may-2026-5-days-away-messier-4-is-well-placed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:14:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/28-may-2026-5-days-away-messier-4-is-well-placed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[28 May 2026 (5 days away): Asteroid 29 Amphitrite at opposition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asteroid 29 Amphitrite makes closest approach to the Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/28-may-2026-5-days-away-asteroid-29-amphitrite-at-opposition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:14:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/28-may-2026-5-days-away-asteroid-29-amphitrite-at-opposition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[01 Jun 2026 (8 days away): The Moon at apogee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/01-jun-2026-8-days-away-the-moon-at-apogee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:14:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/01-jun-2026-8-days-away-the-moon-at-apogee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[01 Jun 2026 (8 days away): The Moon at aphelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/01-jun-2026-8-days-away-the-moon-at-aphelion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:14:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/01-jun-2026-8-days-away-the-moon-at-aphelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Rick and Morty' Season 9: Release date &amp; how to watch Adult Swim&rsquo;s zany sci-fi satire]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Anything is possible, when everything is possible']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/rick-and-morty-season-9-release-date-amp-how-to-watch-adult-swimrsquos-zany-sci-fi-satire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/rick-and-morty-season-9-release-date-amp-how-to-watch-adult-swimrsquos-zany-sci-fi-satire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week In Space podcast: Episode 211 — Oysters in Space]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Episode 211 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Maliktalk with Jacob Scoccimerra of Monolith Space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-211-oysters-in-space/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-211-oysters-in-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12: Don't miss these stunning photos from the launch of the most powerful Starship yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starship V3 led to some stunning launch photography after it lifted off from Starbase on SpaceX's 12th flight of the rocket that aims to land astronauts on the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-dont-miss-these-stunning-photos-from-the-launch-of-the-most-powerful-starship-yet/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-dont-miss-these-stunning-photos-from-the-launch-of-the-most-powerful-starship-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive 'X' and 'V' shapes will appear on the moon tonight &mdash; here's how to see them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's when to see a pair of massive letters shining on the lunar surface around May's first quarter moon phase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/massive-x-and-v-shapes-will-appear-on-the-moon-tonight-mdash-heres-how-to-see-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/massive-x-and-v-shapes-will-appear-on-the-moon-tonight-mdash-heres-how-to-see-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['For All Mankind's' Costa Ronin on ruling Mars, honoring cosmonaut history, and learning to tie his tie (interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy is the head that wears the crown, and that goes for Red Planet rulers as well as Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/for-all-mankinds-costa-ronin-on-ruling-mars-honoring-cosmonaut-history-and-learning-to-tie-his-tie-interview/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/for-all-mankinds-costa-ronin-on-ruling-mars-honoring-cosmonaut-history-and-learning-to-tie-his-tie-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch China launch Shenzhou 23 astronauts to Tiangong space station on May 24]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Shenzhou 23 mission to Tiangong will relieve an overdue crew and could see the beginning of the country's first year-long stay in orbit. Watch it live on Sunday (May 24).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-china-launch-shenzhou-23-astronauts-to-tiangong-space-station-on-may-24/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-china-launch-shenzhou-23-astronauts-to-tiangong-space-station-on-may-24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch China launch Shenzhou 23 astronauts to its Tiangong space station on May 24]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Shenzhou 23 mission to Tiangong will relieve an overdue crew and could see the beginning of the country's first year-long stay in orbit. Watch it live on Sunday (May 24).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-china-launch-shenzhou-23-astronauts-to-its-tiangong-space-station-on-may-24/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-china-launch-shenzhou-23-astronauts-to-its-tiangong-space-station-on-may-24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China set to launch Shenzhou 23 astronauts to Tiangong space station this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's Shenzhou 23 mission to Tiangong will relieve an overdue crew and could see the beginning of the country's first year-long stay in orbit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/china-set-to-launch-shenzhou-23-astronauts-to-tiangong-space-station-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/china-set-to-launch-shenzhou-23-astronauts-to-tiangong-space-station-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[01 Jun 2026 (9 days away): The Moon at aphelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its furthest point from the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of full moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/01-jun-2026-9-days-away-the-moon-at-aphelion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:34:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/01-jun-2026-9-days-away-the-moon-at-aphelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (9 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-9-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-9-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (8 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-8-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-8-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (7 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-7-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-7-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (6 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-6-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-6-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (5 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-5-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-5-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (4 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-4-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-4-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (3 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-3-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-3-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (23 minutes ago): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-23-minutes-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-23-minutes-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (2 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-2-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-2-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (15 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-15-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-15-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (13 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-13-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-13-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (12 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-12-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-12-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (11 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-11-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-11-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (10 hours ago): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-10-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-10-hours-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (1 hour ago): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-1-hour-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-1-hour-ago-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (18 minutes away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-18-minutes-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:53:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-18-minutes-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (1 hour away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-1-hour-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:01:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-1-hour-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (2 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-2-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 10:16:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-2-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (3 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-3-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:24:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-3-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[01 Jun 2026 (9 days away): The Moon at apogee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon recedes to its orbit's furthest point from the Earth, making it appear fractionally smaller than at other times of the month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/01-jun-2026-9-days-away-the-moon-at-apogee/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:24:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/01-jun-2026-9-days-away-the-moon-at-apogee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (9 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-9-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-9-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (8 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-8-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-8-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (7 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-7-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-7-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (6 minutes ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-6-minutes-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-6-minutes-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (6 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-6-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-6-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (58 minutes ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-58-minutes-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-58-minutes-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (5 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-5-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-5-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (4 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-4-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-4-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (3 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-3-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-3-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (2 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-2-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-2-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (19 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-19-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-19-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (17 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-17-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-17-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (16 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-16-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-16-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (15 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-15-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-15-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (14 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-14-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-14-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (13 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-13-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-13-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (12 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-12-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-12-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (11 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-11-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-11-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (10 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-10-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-10-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (1 hour ago): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-1-hour-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-1-hour-ago-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (4 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-4-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:40:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-4-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (37 minutes away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-37-minutes-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:40:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-37-minutes-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (1 hour away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-1-hour-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:00:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-1-hour-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (5 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-5-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 07:17:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-5-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (6 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-6-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 06:28:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-6-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (2 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-2-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 06:28:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-2-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (7 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-7-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:40:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-7-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (3 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-3-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:40:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-3-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (4 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-4-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:58:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-4-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (8 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-8-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:12:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-8-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (9 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-9-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:31:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-9-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (5 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-5-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:31:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-5-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (6 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-6-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:49:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-6-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (10 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-10-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:49:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-10-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX just launched Starship V3 — its most powerful megarocket yet — into space for the 1st time in spectacular Flight 12 test (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX's Starship V3, the most powerful rocket ever built, just roared off its launch pad in a spectacular show of power and technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-just-launched-starship-v3-its-most-powerful-megarocket-yet-into-space-for-the-1st-time-in-spectacular-flight-12-test-video/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-just-launched-starship-v3-its-most-powerful-megarocket-yet-into-space-for-the-1st-time-in-spectacular-flight-12-test-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 May 2026 (8 days away): Lunar occultation of Antares]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Australia, Chile and New Zealand amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-8-days-away-lunar-occultation-of-antares/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:28:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-8-days-away-lunar-occultation-of-antares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 May 2026 (8 days away): Blue Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-8-days-away-blue-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:28:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-8-days-away-blue-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[28 May 2026 (6 days away): Messier 4 is well placed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The globular cluster M4 (NGC 6121; mag 5.4) in Scorpius culminates at around midnight local time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/28-may-2026-6-days-away-messier-4-is-well-placed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:28:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/28-may-2026-6-days-away-messier-4-is-well-placed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[28 May 2026 (6 days away): Asteroid 29 Amphitrite at opposition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asteroid 29 Amphitrite makes closest approach to the Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/28-may-2026-6-days-away-asteroid-29-amphitrite-at-opposition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:28:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/28-may-2026-6-days-away-asteroid-29-amphitrite-at-opposition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (7 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-7-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:28:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-7-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (11 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-11-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:28:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-11-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (8 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-8-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:44:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-8-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (12 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-12-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:44:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-12-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 May 2026 (9 days away): Lunar occultation of Antares]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Antares (Alpha Scorpii), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Argentina, Australia, Chile and New Zealand amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-9-days-away-lunar-occultation-of-antares/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:01:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-9-days-away-lunar-occultation-of-antares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (2 days ago): Venus at highest altitude in evening sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus is bright and well placed in the evening sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-2-days-ago-venus-at-highest-altitude-in-evening-sky/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-2-days-ago-venus-at-highest-altitude-in-evening-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (9 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-9-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:18:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-9-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (13 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-13-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:18:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-13-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (14 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-14-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:24:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-14-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (10 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-10-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:24:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-10-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Once you try these, you won&rsquo;t want anything else'&mdash; Our binoculars expert rated these  as the best small binoculars they'd ever tested. Now at their best price of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expert tester Jase Parnell-Brookes rated the Nikon 12x25 Binoculars with a flawless review and was impressed with the image stabilization, their small, lightweight and pocketable versatility that makes them perfect for on-the-go stargazing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/once-you-try-these-you-wonrsquot-want-anything-elsemdash-our-binoculars-expert-rated-these-as-the-best-small-binoculars-theyd-ever-tested-now-at-their-best-price-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/once-you-try-these-you-wonrsquot-want-anything-elsemdash-our-binoculars-expert-rated-these-as-the-best-small-binoculars-theyd-ever-tested-now-at-their-best-price-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (15 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-15-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:25:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-15-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (11 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-11-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:25:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-11-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['For All Mankind's' Ruby Cruz and Ines Asserson on wearing those 'clunky' cool spacesuits and training with a Green Beret (interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA["The spacesuits are like real spacesuits! They're so complicated and much heavier than you'd ever expect."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/for-all-mankinds-ruby-cruz-and-ines-asserson-on-wearing-those-clunky-cool-spacesuits-and-training-with-a-green-beret-interview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/for-all-mankinds-ruby-cruz-and-ines-asserson-on-wearing-those-clunky-cool-spacesuits-and-training-with-a-green-beret-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (16 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-16-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:40:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-16-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (12 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-12-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:40:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-12-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starship V3 from space: Satellite snaps amazing photo of SpaceX megarocket on the pad]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sharp-eyed satellite captured an amazing photo of SpaceX's first Starship V3 megarocket on the pad Thursday (May 21), just before it was supposed to lift off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/starship-v3-from-space-satellite-snaps-amazing-photo-of-spacex-megarocket-on-the-pad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/starship-v3-from-space-satellite-snaps-amazing-photo-of-spacex-megarocket-on-the-pad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't wait for the full moon: Here's when the moon looks best through a telescope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long before the full moon rises, shifting sunlight transforms the lunar surface into one of the sky's best telescope targets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/dont-wait-for-the-full-moon-heres-when-the-moon-looks-best-through-a-telescope/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/dont-wait-for-the-full-moon-heres-when-the-moon-looks-best-through-a-telescope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (17 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-17-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:51:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-17-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (13 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-13-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:51:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-13-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shakeup at JPL? Control over iconic NASA center could change for 1st time in nearly 100 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is part of an even-larger "restructuring" at NASA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/shakeup-at-jpl-control-over-iconic-nasa-center-could-change-for-1st-time-in-nearly-100-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/shakeup-at-jpl-control-over-iconic-nasa-center-could-change-for-1st-time-in-nearly-100-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (18 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-18-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:47:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-18-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (14 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-14-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:47:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-14-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Mandalorian and Grogu' is better viewed as a 'Star Wars' origin story for Rotta the Hutt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget Baby Yoda, we want to see more big buff slug adventures in our Star Wars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-is-better-viewed-as-a-star-wars-origin-story-for-rotta-the-hutt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-is-better-viewed-as-a-star-wars-origin-story-for-rotta-the-hutt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An ancient solar storm left clues in tree rings and a famous poet's diary: 'Red lights in the northern sky']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Japanese poet wrote in his diary that "red lights" appeared in the sky over Kyoto. An analysis of tree rings suggests a powerful solar storm created the sight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/an-ancient-solar-storm-left-clues-in-tree-rings-and-a-famous-poets-diary-red-lights-in-the-northern-sky/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/an-ancient-solar-storm-left-clues-in-tree-rings-and-a-famous-poets-diary-red-lights-in-the-northern-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (19 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-19-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:58:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-19-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (15 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-15-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:58:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-15-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 May 2026 (9 days away): Blue Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches full phase and is visible for much of the night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-9-days-away-blue-moon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:01:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/31-may-2026-9-days-away-blue-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (20 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-20-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:01:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-20-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (16 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-16-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:01:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-16-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (Yesterday): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-yesterday-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-yesterday-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (9 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-9-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-9-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (8 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-8-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-8-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (7 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-7-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-7-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (6 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-6-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-6-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (5 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-5-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-5-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (43 minutes ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-43-minutes-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-43-minutes-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (4 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-4-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-4-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (3 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-3-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-3-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (23 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-23-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-23-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (22 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-22-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-22-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (21 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-21-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-21-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (20 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-20-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-20-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (2 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-2-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-2-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (2 days ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-2-days-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-2-days-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (19 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-19-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-19-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (18 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-18-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-18-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (17 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-17-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-17-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (16 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-16-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-16-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (15 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-15-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-15-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (14 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-14-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-14-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (13 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-13-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-13-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (12 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-12-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-12-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (11 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-11-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-11-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (10 hours ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-10-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-10-hours-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (1 hour ago): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-1-hour-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-1-hour-ago-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (6 minutes away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-6-minutes-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:11:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-6-minutes-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cosmic crystal ball reveals an ancient dying star | Space photo of the day for May 22, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A breathtaking new image captures the Crystal Ball Nebula, the remains of a dying star found in the constellation Taurus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/cosmic-crystal-ball-reveals-an-ancient-dying-star-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-22-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/cosmic-crystal-ball-reveals-an-ancient-dying-star-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-22-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (21 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-21-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:26:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-21-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (17 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-17-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:26:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-17-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (51 minutes away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-51-minutes-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:26:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-51-minutes-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA is updating its Artemis moon base plan. You can find out how on May 26.]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA will give an update on Tuesday afternoon (May 26) about its plans to build a moon base, and you can watch it live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasa-is-updating-its-artemis-moon-base-plan-you-can-find-out-how-on-may-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasa-is-updating-its-artemis-moon-base-plan-you-can-find-out-how-on-may-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (22 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-22-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:43:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-22-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (18 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-18-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:43:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-18-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (1 hour away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-1-hour-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:43:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-1-hour-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (23 hours away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-23-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-23-hours-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (19 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-19-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-19-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (2 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-2-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-2-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The moon will 'swallow' a star on May 23. But will you be able to see it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The moon will pass in front of Regulus for some observers on May 23, blocking its light.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-moon-will-swallow-a-star-on-may-23-but-will-you-be-able-to-see-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-moon-will-swallow-a-star-on-may-23-but-will-you-be-able-to-see-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists thought Jupiter's moon Europa was ejecting water. Now they're not so sure]]></title><description><![CDATA["The evidence for water vapor plumes on Europa isn&rsquo;t as strong as we first understood it."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/scientists-thought-jupiters-moon-europa-was-ejecting-water-now-theyre-not-so-sure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/scientists-thought-jupiters-moon-europa-was-ejecting-water-now-theyre-not-so-sure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (20 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-20-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:05:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-20-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (3 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-3-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:05:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-3-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This cryptocurrency billionaire will fly SpaceX's 1st private Starship to Mars, but when?]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX says it will launch a private flyby mission to Mars that will be led by cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wang, but when it will fly is unclear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/this-cryptocurrency-billionaire-will-fly-spacexs-1st-private-starship-to-mars-but-when/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/this-cryptocurrency-billionaire-will-fly-spacexs-1st-private-starship-to-mars-but-when/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (21 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-21-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:20:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-21-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (4 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-4-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:20:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-4-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (22 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-22-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:27:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-22-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (5 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-5-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:27:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-5-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (23 hours away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-23-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:29:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-23-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (6 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-6-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:29:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-6-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (7 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-7-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:20:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-7-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (8 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-8-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:30:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-8-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (9 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-9-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:38:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-9-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (10 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-10-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:49:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-10-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (11 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-11-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:58:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-11-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (12 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-12-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:08:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-12-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX's 1st Starship V3 megarocket launch scrubbed at last minute. Sorry, Nicki Minaj]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX's new "V3" Starship megarocket was supposed to fly for the first time ever on Thursday (May 21), but technical issues nixed that plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacexs-1st-starship-v3-megarocket-launch-scrubbed-at-last-minute-sorry-nicki-minaj/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacexs-1st-starship-v3-megarocket-launch-scrubbed-at-last-minute-sorry-nicki-minaj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (13 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-13-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:25:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-13-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[28 May 2026 (7 days away): Messier 4 is well placed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The globular cluster M4 (NGC 6121; mag 5.4) in Scorpius culminates at around midnight local time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/28-may-2026-7-days-away-messier-4-is-well-placed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:39:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/28-may-2026-7-days-away-messier-4-is-well-placed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[28 May 2026 (7 days away): Asteroid 29 Amphitrite at opposition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asteroid 29 Amphitrite makes closest approach to the Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/28-may-2026-7-days-away-asteroid-29-amphitrite-at-opposition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:39:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/28-may-2026-7-days-away-asteroid-29-amphitrite-at-opposition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (Tomorrow): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-tomorrow-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:39:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-tomorrow-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (Tomorrow): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-tomorrow-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:39:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-tomorrow-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (Today): Venus at highest altitude in evening sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus is bright and well placed in the evening sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-today-venus-at-highest-altitude-in-evening-sky/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:39:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-today-venus-at-highest-altitude-in-evening-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (14 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-14-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:39:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-14-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (15 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-15-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:55:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-15-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (16 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-16-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:19:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-16-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (17 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-17-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:38:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-17-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Rocket Lab launch private Japanese Earth-observing satellite this morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocket Lab will launch an Earth-observing radar satellite for the Japanese company Synspective early Friday morning (May 22), and you can watch the action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-rocket-lab-launch-private-japanese-earth-observing-satellite-this-morning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-rocket-lab-launch-private-japanese-earth-observing-satellite-this-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Rocket Lab launch private Japanese Earth-observing satellite early on May 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocket Lab will launch an Earth-observing radar satellite for the Japanese company Synspective early Friday morning (May 22), and you can watch the action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-rocket-lab-launch-private-japanese-earth-observing-satellite-early-on-may-22/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-rocket-lab-launch-private-japanese-earth-observing-satellite-early-on-may-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocket Lab launches private Japanese Earth-observing satellite to orbit (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocket Lab launched an Earth-observing radar satellite for the Japanese company Synspective early Friday morning (May 22).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/rocket-lab-launches-private-japanese-earth-observing-satellite-to-orbit-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/rocket-lab-launches-private-japanese-earth-observing-satellite-to-orbit-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocket Lab launches private Japanese Earth-observing satellite early on Friday (May 22)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocket Lab will launch an Earth-observing radar satellite for the Japanese company Synspective early Friday morning (May 22), and you can watch the action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/rocket-lab-launches-private-japanese-earth-observing-satellite-early-on-friday-may-22/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/rocket-lab-launches-private-japanese-earth-observing-satellite-early-on-friday-may-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (18 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-18-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:48:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-18-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We talk to 'For All Mankind' star Mireille Enos about crafting Happy Valley's tough Martian cop]]></title><description><![CDATA["She doesn&rsquo;t want a promotion or any attention. She's just trying to stay under the radar."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/we-talk-to-for-all-mankind-star-mireille-enos-about-crafting-happy-valleys-tough-martian-cop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/we-talk-to-for-all-mankind-star-mireille-enos-about-crafting-happy-valleys-tough-martian-cop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for epic 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' merch? 'This is the way' to Grogu Crocs, Lego &amp; more]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu launching into theaters this weekend, we&rsquo;ve searched the galaxy for the best Mando and Grogu merchandise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/looking-for-epic-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-merch-this-is-the-way-to-grogu-crocs-lego-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/looking-for-epic-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-merch-this-is-the-way-to-grogu-crocs-lego-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epic 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' merch has landed. 'This is the way' to Grogu Crocs, Lego &amp; more]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu launching into theaters this weekend, we&rsquo;ve searched the galaxy for the best Mando and Grogu merchandise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/epic-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-merch-has-landed-this-is-the-way-to-grogu-crocs-lego-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/epic-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-merch-has-landed-this-is-the-way-to-grogu-crocs-lego-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (20 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-20-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:03:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-20-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This exoplanet weather forecast by the James Webb Space Telescope calls for sandy skies and a clear (alien) sunset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have witnessed a cloudy morning dissipating to leave a clear sky by dusk on a distant hot Jupiter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/this-exoplanet-weather-forecast-by-the-james-webb-space-telescope-calls-for-sandy-skies-and-a-clear-alien-sunset/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/this-exoplanet-weather-forecast-by-the-james-webb-space-telescope-calls-for-sandy-skies-and-a-clear-alien-sunset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Stop lying!' Conspiracy theorist confronts Artemis 2 astronauts, accuses them of faking their moon mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conspiracy theorist confronted the Artemis 2 astronauts on Capitol Hill recently, accusing them of faking their moon mission. They showed more restraint than Buzz Aldrin did in a similar situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/stop-lying-conspiracy-theorist-confronts-artemis-2-astronauts-accuses-them-of-faking-their-moon-mission/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/stop-lying-conspiracy-theorist-confronts-artemis-2-astronauts-accuses-them-of-faking-their-moon-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (21 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-21-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:02:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-21-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nikon Action 16x50 binoculars review]]></title><description><![CDATA[We tested Nikon's new Action 16x50 binoculars for up-close stargazing, and saw lunar craters and Orion's belt in sharp contrast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nikon-action-16x50-binoculars-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nikon-action-16x50-binoculars-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[28 May 2026 (8 days away): Asteroid 29 Amphitrite at opposition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asteroid 29 Amphitrite makes closest approach to the Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/28-may-2026-8-days-away-asteroid-29-amphitrite-at-opposition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:07:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/28-may-2026-8-days-away-asteroid-29-amphitrite-at-opposition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (22 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-22-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:07:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-22-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Embo, the enigmatic villain in 'The Mandalorian &amp; Grogu'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The alien bounty hunter going after Din Djarin and Grogu in the new Star Wars movie might be a mystery to casual fans, but he's not a newcomer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/who-is-embo-the-enigmatic-villain-in-the-mandalorian-amp-grogu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/who-is-embo-the-enigmatic-villain-in-the-mandalorian-amp-grogu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (Yesterday): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-yesterday-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-yesterday-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (9 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-9-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-9-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (8 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-8-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-8-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (7 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-7-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-7-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (6 minutes ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-6-minutes-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-6-minutes-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (6 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-6-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-6-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (5 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-5-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-5-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (4 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-4-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-4-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (3 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-3-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-3-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (3 days ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-3-days-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-3-days-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (23 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-23-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-23-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (22 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-22-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-22-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (21 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-21-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-21-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (20 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-20-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-20-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (2 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-2-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-2-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (2 days ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-2-days-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-2-days-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (19 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-19-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-19-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (18 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-18-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-18-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (17 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-17-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-17-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (16 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-16-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-16-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (15 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-15-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-15-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (14 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-14-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-14-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (13 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-13-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-13-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (12 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-12-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-12-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (11 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-11-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-11-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (10 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-10-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-10-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (1 hour ago): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-1-hour-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-1-hour-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (50 minutes away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-50-minutes-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:10:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-50-minutes-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lunar Outpost has big plans for the moon. The new Pegasus lunar rover is just the start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lunar Outpost has unveiled designs for a new Pegasus moon rover for a 2028 launch &mdash; but the Colorado-based company isn't stopping there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/lunar-outpost-has-big-plans-for-the-moon-the-new-pegasus-lunar-rover-is-just-the-start/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/lunar-outpost-has-big-plans-for-the-moon-the-new-pegasus-lunar-rover-is-just-the-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (23 hours away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-23-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:23:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-23-hours-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (1 hour away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-1-hour-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:23:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-1-hour-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strange stacked stones spotted on Mars | Space photo of the day for May 21, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has stumbled across an unusual sight: a stack of rocks on the Martian surface.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/strange-stacked-stones-spotted-on-mars-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-21-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/strange-stacked-stones-spotted-on-mars-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-21-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (2 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-2-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:31:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-2-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How one disappointing night changed the way I plan my astrotourism adventures]]></title><description><![CDATA[With May's new moon fading and summer twilight looming, now is the time to plan a dark-sky escape &mdash; where location, timing and weather all collide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/how-one-disappointing-night-changed-the-way-i-plan-my-astrotourism-adventures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/how-one-disappointing-night-changed-the-way-i-plan-my-astrotourism-adventures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (3 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-3-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:36:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-3-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA exoplanet-hunting spacecraft TESS reveals its most complete look at the night sky yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[TESS has released its most complete view of the sky over Earth, revealing the location of 6,000 potential worlds beyond the solar system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasa-exoplanet-hunting-spacecraft-tess-reveals-its-most-complete-look-at-the-night-sky-yet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasa-exoplanet-hunting-spacecraft-tess-reveals-its-most-complete-look-at-the-night-sky-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (4 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-4-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:25:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-4-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (5 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-5-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:29:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-5-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX will launch its 1st-ever Starship V3 megarocket today. The stakes couldn't be higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a lot riding on the debut flight of SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket &mdash; including some of NASA's lunar ambitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-will-launch-its-1st-ever-starship-v3-megarocket-today-the-stakes-couldnt-be-higher/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-will-launch-its-1st-ever-starship-v3-megarocket-today-the-stakes-couldnt-be-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (6 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-6-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:38:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-6-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (7 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-7-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:41:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-7-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (8 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-8-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:44:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-8-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (9 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-9-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:53:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-9-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (10 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-10-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:55:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-10-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (11 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-11-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:02:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-11-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (12 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-12-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:03:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-12-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (13 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-13-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:14:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-13-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (14 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-14-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:26:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-14-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (15 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-15-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:43:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-15-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[28 May 2026 (8 days away): Messier 4 is well placed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The globular cluster M4 (NGC 6121; mag 5.4) in Scorpius culminates at around midnight local time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/28-may-2026-8-days-away-messier-4-is-well-placed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:47:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/28-may-2026-8-days-away-messier-4-is-well-placed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (2 days away): Moon at First Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon reaches first quarter phase &ndash; appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-2-days-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:47:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-2-days-away-moon-at-first-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (2 days away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-2-days-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:47:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-2-days-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (Tomorrow): Venus at highest altitude in evening sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus is bright and well placed in the evening sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-tomorrow-venus-at-highest-altitude-in-evening-sky/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:47:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-tomorrow-venus-at-highest-altitude-in-evening-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (Tomorrow): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-tomorrow-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:47:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-tomorrow-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (16 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-16-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:47:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-16-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (17 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-17-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:45:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-17-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Space debris is forcing satellites to dodge more often &mdash; costing us vital science. 'Things will get worse before they get better']]></title><description><![CDATA[Satellites forced to avoid space debris appear to have lost some of their data due to the movement. They've also lost precious fuel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/space-debris-is-forcing-satellites-to-dodge-more-often-mdash-costing-us-vital-science-things-will-get-worse-before-they-get-better/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/space-debris-is-forcing-satellites-to-dodge-more-often-mdash-costing-us-vital-science-things-will-get-worse-before-they-get-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (18 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-18-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:41:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-18-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (19 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-19-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:45:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-19-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists find a hidden route to the moon that saves fuel]]></title><description><![CDATA[An international team of researchers say they've found a more efficient route from Earth to the moon using advanced computer modeling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/scientists-find-a-hidden-route-to-the-moon-that-saves-fuel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/scientists-find-a-hidden-route-to-the-moon-that-saves-fuel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (20 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-20-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:49:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-20-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX stacks Starship V3 rocket, completes major fueling test ahead of debut launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX has stacked its Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster at the company's new Starbase launch pad, ahead of the rocket's 12th test flight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-stacks-starship-v3-rocket-completes-major-fueling-test-ahead-of-debut-launch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-stacks-starship-v3-rocket-completes-major-fueling-test-ahead-of-debut-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US military test-launches nuclear-capable ICBM from California (photos)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. military test-launched an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base on May 20, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/us-military-test-launches-nuclear-capable-icbm-from-california-photos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/us-military-test-launches-nuclear-capable-icbm-from-california-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (21 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-21-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:50:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-21-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where did Neptune's mysterious moon Nereid come from? It may be the only survivor of the planet's violent history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neptune's moon Nereid might be the only satellite surviving from the planet's original system, researchers report in a new study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/where-did-neptunes-mysterious-moon-nereid-come-from-it-may-be-the-only-survivor-of-the-planets-violent-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/where-did-neptunes-mysterious-moon-nereid-come-from-it-may-be-the-only-survivor-of-the-planets-violent-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (22 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-22-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:52:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-22-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venus and the crescent moon dazzle in a spectacular post-sunset show (photos)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The moon and Venus met in the western sky on May 18-19, setting the stage for a dramatic photoshoot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/venus-and-the-crescent-moon-dazzle-in-a-spectacular-post-sunset-show-photos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/venus-and-the-crescent-moon-dazzle-in-a-spectacular-post-sunset-show-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (23 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-23-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:50:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-23-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA satellite images uncover dramatic changes in Earth's nighttime lights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using nearly a decade of satellite observations, NASA's Black Marble project reveals a constantly shifting portrait of human nighttime activity visible from space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasa-satellite-images-uncover-dramatic-changes-in-earths-nighttime-lights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasa-satellite-images-uncover-dramatic-changes-in-earths-nighttime-lights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Earth getting brighter at night? It's complicated, new NASA 'Black Marble project' images reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using nearly a decade of satellite observations, NASA's Black Marble project reveals a constantly shifting portrait of human nighttime activity visible from space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/is-earth-getting-brighter-at-night-its-complicated-new-nasa-black-marble-project-images-reveal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/is-earth-getting-brighter-at-night-its-complicated-new-nasa-black-marble-project-images-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The moon shines with a swarm of stars tonight as Jupiter, Venus and Mercury line up nearby]]></title><description><![CDATA[The moon glows with the Beehive Cluster on May 21, as a trio of planets form up in the evening sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-moon-shines-with-a-swarm-of-stars-tonight-as-jupiter-venus-and-mercury-line-up-nearby/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-moon-shines-with-a-swarm-of-stars-tonight-as-jupiter-venus-and-mercury-line-up-nearby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The moon shines with a swarm of stars on May 21 as Jupiter, Venus and Mercury line-up nearby]]></title><description><![CDATA[The moon glows with the Beehive Cluster on May 21, as a trio of planets form up in the evening sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-moon-shines-with-a-swarm-of-stars-on-may-21-as-jupiter-venus-and-mercury-line-up-nearby/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-moon-shines-with-a-swarm-of-stars-on-may-21-as-jupiter-venus-and-mercury-line-up-nearby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[28 May 2026 (9 days away): Messier 4 is well placed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The globular cluster M4 (NGC 6121; mag 5.4) in Scorpius culminates at around midnight local time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/28-may-2026-9-days-away-messier-4-is-well-placed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:40:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/28-may-2026-9-days-away-messier-4-is-well-placed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An astronaut's view of Argentina's snow-capped mountains | Space photo of the day for May 20, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earth is so beautiful from afar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/an-astronauts-view-of-argentinas-snow-capped-mountains-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/an-astronauts-view-of-argentinas-snow-capped-mountains-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (Yesterday): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-yesterday-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-yesterday-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (8 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-8-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-8-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (7 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-7-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-7-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (6 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-6-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-6-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (53 minutes ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-53-minutes-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-53-minutes-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (5 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-5-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-5-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (4 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-4-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-4-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (4 days ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-4-days-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-4-days-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (3 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-3-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-3-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (3 days ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-3-days-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-3-days-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (23 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-23-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-23-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (22 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-22-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-22-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (21 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-21-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-21-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (20 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-20-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-20-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (2 days ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-2-days-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-2-days-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (19 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-19-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-19-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (18 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-18-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-18-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (17 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-17-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-17-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (16 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-16-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-16-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (15 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-15-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-15-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (14 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-14-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-14-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (13 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-13-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-13-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (12 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-12-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-12-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (11 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-11-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-11-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (10 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-10-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 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15:39:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-7-minutes-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's Psyche probe takes awesome images of Mars on way to (possibly) precious asteroid]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's asteroid-bound Psyche spacecraft flew by Mars for a gravity assist on the way to its final target. 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Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-1-hour-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:42:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-1-hour-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (Yesterday): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-yesterday-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-yesterday-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-8-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (7 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-7-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-7-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (6 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-6-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-6-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (5 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-5-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-5-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (4 minutes ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-4-minutes-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-4-minutes-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (4 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-4-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-4-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (3 days ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-3-days-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-3-days-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (23 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-23-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-23-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (22 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-22-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-22-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (21 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-21-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-21-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (20 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-20-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-20-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (2 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-2-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-2-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (2 days ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-2-days-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-2-days-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (19 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-19-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-19-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (18 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-18-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-18-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (17 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-17-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-17-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (16 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-16-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-16-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (15 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-15-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-15-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (14 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-14-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-14-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (13 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-13-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-13-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (12 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-12-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-12-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (11 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-11-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-11-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (10 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-10-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-10-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (1 hour ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-1-hour-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-1-hour-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The universe's 'most relaxed' galaxy cluster was shaped by cosmic violence, new study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's the truth behind this unusually tranquil city of galaxies?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-universes-most-relaxed-galaxy-cluster-was-shaped-by-cosmic-violence-new-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-universes-most-relaxed-galaxy-cluster-was-shaped-by-cosmic-violence-new-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (59 minutes away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-59-minutes-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:38:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-59-minutes-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (2 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-2-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:38:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-2-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (3 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-3-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:33:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-3-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (2 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-2-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:33:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-2-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch SpaceX launch its 1st Starship V3 megarocket today]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX's new "V3" Starship megarocket will fly for the first time ever on Thursday (May 21), and you can watch the highly anticipated action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/how-to-watch-spacex-launch-its-1st-starship-v3-megarocket-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/how-to-watch-spacex-launch-its-1st-starship-v3-megarocket-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch SpaceX launch its 1st Starship V3 megarocket on May 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX's new "V3" Starship megarocket will fly for the first time ever on Thursday (May 21), and you can watch the highly anticipated action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/how-to-watch-spacex-launch-its-1st-starship-v3-megarocket-on-may-21/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/how-to-watch-spacex-launch-its-1st-starship-v3-megarocket-on-may-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (4 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-4-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:30:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-4-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (3 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-3-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:30:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-3-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (5 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-5-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:30:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-5-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (4 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-4-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:30:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-4-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (6 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-6-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:25:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-6-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (5 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-5-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:25:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-5-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (7 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-7-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:20:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-7-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (6 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-6-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:20:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-6-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (8 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-8-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:17:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-8-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (7 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-7-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:17:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-7-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (9 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-9-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:59:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-9-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (8 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-8-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:59:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-8-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on stunning sunset Falcon 9 flight (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-launches-starlink-satellites-on-stunning-sunset-falcon-9-flight-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-launches-starlink-satellites-on-stunning-sunset-falcon-9-flight-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 launch from California (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-launches-24-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-launch-from-california-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-launches-24-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-launch-from-california-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 launch from California]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-launches-24-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-launch-from-california/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-launches-24-starlink-satellites-on-falcon-9-launch-from-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (11 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-11-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:03:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-11-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (10 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-10-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:03:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-10-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (3 days away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-3-days-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:17:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-3-days-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (2 days away): Venus at highest altitude in evening sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus is bright and well placed in the evening sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-2-days-away-venus-at-highest-altitude-in-evening-sky/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:17:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-2-days-away-venus-at-highest-altitude-in-evening-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (2 days away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-2-days-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:17:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-2-days-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (Tomorrow): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-tomorrow-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:17:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-tomorrow-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (13 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-13-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:17:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-13-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (12 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-12-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:17:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-12-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (15 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-15-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:49:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-15-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (14 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-14-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:49:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-14-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lasers in moon craters could create a lunar GPS system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists are exploring how lasers stabilized in the moon's coldest, darkest craters could enable a GPS-like network to help future Artemis astronauts and spacecraft navigate the lunar surface with far greater precision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/lasers-in-moon-craters-could-create-a-lunar-gps-system/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/lasers-in-moon-craters-could-create-a-lunar-gps-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worker dies at SpaceX's Starbase in leadup to Starship V3 megarocket launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A worker died at SpaceX's Starbase site in South Texas early Friday morning (May 15), as the company geared up for the debut launch of its Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/worker-dies-at-spacexs-starbase-in-leadup-to-starship-v3-megarocket-launch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/worker-dies-at-spacexs-starbase-in-leadup-to-starship-v3-megarocket-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worker dies at SpaceX's Starbase ahead of Starship V3 megarocket launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A worker died at SpaceX's Starbase site in South Texas early Friday morning (May 15), as the company geared up for the debut launch of its Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/worker-dies-at-spacexs-starbase-ahead-of-starship-v3-megarocket-launch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/worker-dies-at-spacexs-starbase-ahead-of-starship-v3-megarocket-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (18 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-18-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:11:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-18-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (17 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-17-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:11:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-17-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Mandalorian and Grogu' clip reveals how Mando gets his Razor Crest spaceship back (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA['Well, let&rsquo;s call it an advance on the next mission.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-clip-reveals-how-mando-gets-his-razor-crest-spaceship-back-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-clip-reveals-how-mando-gets-his-razor-crest-spaceship-back-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vast, builder of private space stations, launches line of high-power satellites]]></title><description><![CDATA[The California startup Vast, which is best known for its space station plans, announced today (May 19) that it's launching a new line of high-power satellites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/vast-builder-of-private-space-stations-launches-line-of-high-power-satellites/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/vast-builder-of-private-space-stations-launches-line-of-high-power-satellites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See Jupiter glow beside the waxing moon after sunset on May 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[The moon dances with the king of the planets, with the horizon as their stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/see-jupiter-glow-beside-the-waxing-moon-after-sunset-on-may-20/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/see-jupiter-glow-beside-the-waxing-moon-after-sunset-on-may-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (20 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-20-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:50:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-20-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (19 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-19-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:50:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-19-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA satellite will test orbital 'gas station' tech to help astronauts reach the moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Liquid Oxygen Flight demonstration (LOXSAT) will help NASA test and develop technologies to support in-space transfer and storage of cryogenic propellants, critical abilities for the Artemis program to return astronauts to the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasa-satellite-will-test-orbital-gas-station-tech-to-help-astronauts-reach-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasa-satellite-will-test-orbital-gas-station-tech-to-help-astronauts-reach-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (22 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-22-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:13:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-22-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (21 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-21-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:13:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-21-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Star Wars: Maul &ndash; Shadow Lord' confirmed what we already knew &mdash; the former Sith has daddy issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maul doesn't need the Force. He needs a hug.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/star-wars-maul-ndash-shadow-lord-confirmed-what-we-already-knew-mdash-the-former-sith-has-daddy-issues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/star-wars-maul-ndash-shadow-lord-confirmed-what-we-already-knew-mdash-the-former-sith-has-daddy-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galactic starlight will take your breath away | Space photo of the day for May 19, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The galaxy M77 looks truly out-of-this-world in a new image by the James Webb Space Telescope.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/galactic-starlight-will-take-your-breath-away-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-19-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/galactic-starlight-will-take-your-breath-away-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-19-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (23 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-23-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:14:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-23-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As 'The Mandalorian and Grogu" prepare for their close-up, can 'Star Wars' ever feel like a big-screen event again?]]></title><description><![CDATA['Star Wars' used to be the ultimate theatrical experience, but have years of Disney+ spin-offs dulled its multiplex appeal?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/as-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-prepare-for-their-close-up-can-star-wars-ever-feel-like-a-big-screen-event-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/as-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-prepare-for-their-close-up-can-star-wars-ever-feel-like-a-big-screen-event-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists just solved a tricky asteroid-hopping spacecraft riddle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plotting the optimal trajectory to visit multiple asteroids is a fiendishly difficult take on the Traveling Salesperson problem, but a new mathematical approach has succeeded in solving it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/scientists-just-solved-a-tricky-asteroid-hopping-spacecraft-riddle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/scientists-just-solved-a-tricky-asteroid-hopping-spacecraft-riddle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The UFO files: What did we learn from the Pentagon's 1st big release?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On May 8, the Pentagon released its first tranche of "UFO files." Space.com reached out to experts to make sense of this highly anticipated data drop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-ufo-files-what-did-we-learn-from-the-pentagons-1st-big-release/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-ufo-files-what-did-we-learn-from-the-pentagons-1st-big-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 May 2026 (4 days away): Lunar occultation of Regulus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Regulus (Alpha Leonis), creating a lunar occultation visible from parts of Oceania, Baker Island, Howland Island and Tokelau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-4-days-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:50:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/23-may-2026-4-days-away-lunar-occultation-of-regulus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (3 days away): Venus at highest altitude in evening sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus is bright and well placed in the evening sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-3-days-away-venus-at-highest-altitude-in-evening-sky/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:50:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-3-days-away-venus-at-highest-altitude-in-evening-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (Yesterday): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-yesterday-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-yesterday-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (8 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-8-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-8-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (6 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-6-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-6-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (4 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-4-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-4-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (4 days ago): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-4-days-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-4-days-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (3 days ago): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-3-days-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-3-days-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (22 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-22-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-22-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (2 days ago): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-2-days-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-2-days-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (19 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-19-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-19-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (17 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-17-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-17-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (14 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-14-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-14-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (13 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-13-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-13-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (11 hours ago): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-11-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-11-hours-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (1 hour ago): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-1-hour-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-1-hour-ago-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (Yesterday): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-yesterday-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-yesterday-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (9 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-9-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-9-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (6 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-6-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-6-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (4 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-4-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-4-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (3 days ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-3-days-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-3-days-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (22 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-22-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-22-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (2 days ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-2-days-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-2-days-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (19 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-19-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-19-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (17 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-17-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-17-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (14 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-14-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-14-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (13 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-13-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-13-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (11 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-11-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-11-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (1 hour ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-1-hour-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-1-hour-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (36 minutes away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-36-minutes-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:26:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-36-minutes-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (24 minutes away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-24-minutes-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:26:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-24-minutes-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (3 days away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-3-days-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:10:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-3-days-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (2 days away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-2-days-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:10:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-2-days-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (Tomorrow): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-tomorrow-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:10:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-tomorrow-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (Tomorrow): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-tomorrow-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:10:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-tomorrow-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (2 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-2-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:10:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-2-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (2 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-2-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:10:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-2-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (4 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-4-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:12:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-4-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (4 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-4-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:12:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-4-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists found stardust trapped in Antarctic ice. What could it tell us about our solar system?]]></title><description><![CDATA["This dust can penetrate the shielding of the solar system and end up on Earth."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/scientists-found-stardust-trapped-in-antarctic-ice-what-could-it-tell-us-about-our-solar-system/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/scientists-found-stardust-trapped-in-antarctic-ice-what-could-it-tell-us-about-our-solar-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (6 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-6-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:46:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-6-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (6 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-6-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:46:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-6-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why bringing back 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' isn't the way for 'Star Wars']]></title><description><![CDATA['The Mandalorian and Grogu' should not have been a theatrical release&hellip; and it maybe shouldn't exist at all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/why-bringing-back-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-isnt-the-way-for-star-wars/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/why-bringing-back-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-isnt-the-way-for-star-wars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why bringing back 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' isn't the way]]></title><description><![CDATA['The Mandalorian and Grogu' should not have been a theatrical release&hellip; and it maybe shouldn't exist at all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/why-bringing-back-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-isnt-the-way/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/why-bringing-back-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-isnt-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Voidverse' is a seriously weird space fantasy novel from 'The OA's' Damien Ober (interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA['For the atmosphere and world of 'Voidverse' to work, I needed the characters and the prose to meld with the setting.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/voidverse-is-a-seriously-weird-space-fantasy-novel-from-the-oas-damien-ober-interview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/voidverse-is-a-seriously-weird-space-fantasy-novel-from-the-oas-damien-ober-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (7 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-7-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:42:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-7-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (7 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-7-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:42:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-7-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What time is SpaceX's Starship V3 launch today? (Starship Flight 12 timeline)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX will launch its first Starship V3 vehicle on the Flight 12 test flight on Thursday (May 21).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/what-time-is-spacexs-starship-v3-launch-today-starship-flight-12-timeline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/what-time-is-spacexs-starship-v3-launch-today-starship-flight-12-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What time is SpaceX's Starship V3 launch on May 21? (Starship Flight 12 timeline)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX will launch its first Starship V3 vehicle on the Flight 12 test flight on Thursday (May 21).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/what-time-is-spacexs-starship-v3-launch-on-may-21-starship-flight-12-timeline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/what-time-is-spacexs-starship-v3-launch-on-may-21-starship-flight-12-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What time is SpaceX's Starship V3 launch on May 20? (Starship Flight 12 timeline)]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX will launch its first Starship V3 vehicle on the Flight 12 test flight on Wednesday (May 20).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/what-time-is-spacexs-starship-v3-launch-on-may-20-starship-flight-12-timeline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/what-time-is-spacexs-starship-v3-launch-on-may-20-starship-flight-12-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch Vega C rocket launch European-Chinese space weather satellite to orbit tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Vega C rocket will launch the European-Chinese SMILE space weather mission to orbit tonight (May 18), and you can watch the action live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-vega-c-rocket-launch-european-chinese-space-weather-satellite-to-orbit-tonight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-vega-c-rocket-launch-european-chinese-space-weather-satellite-to-orbit-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vega C rocket launches European-Chinese space weather satellite to orbit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Vega C rocket launched the European-Chinese SMILE space weather mission to orbit on Monday night (May 18).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/vega-c-rocket-launches-european-chinese-space-weather-satellite-to-orbit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/vega-c-rocket-launches-european-chinese-space-weather-satellite-to-orbit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22 May 2026 (4 days away): Uranus at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uranus is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-4-days-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:25:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/22-may-2026-4-days-away-uranus-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (9 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-9-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:25:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-9-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (9 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-9-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:25:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-9-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This amazing NASA video shows the exact moment the Artemis 2 Orion capsule broke free of its service module, and we can't stop watching it]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new NASA video shows the Artemis 2 Orion capsule's separation from its service module just before the spacecraft slammed into Earth's atmosphere on April 10, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/this-amazing-nasa-video-shows-the-exact-moment-the-artemis-2-orion-capsule-broke-free-of-its-service-module-and-we-cant-stop-watching-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/this-amazing-nasa-video-shows-the-exact-moment-the-artemis-2-orion-capsule-broke-free-of-its-service-module-and-we-cant-stop-watching-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 live launch updates:  Starship V3 to make 2nd launch attempt today]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is now targeting a Friday, May 22, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-starship-v3-to-make-2nd-launch-attempt-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-starship-v3-to-make-2nd-launch-attempt-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 live launch updates: Starship V3 liftoff set for 7:30 pm ET]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is targeting a Thursday, May 21, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-starship-v3-liftoff-set-for-730-pm-et/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-starship-v3-liftoff-set-for-730-pm-et/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 live launch updates: Fueling underway for Starship V3 rocket]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is targeting a Thursday, May 21, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-fueling-underway-for-starship-v3-rocket/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-fueling-underway-for-starship-v3-rocket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 live launch updates:  1st Starship V3 launch scrubbed, may fly May 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is now targeting a Friday, May 22, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-launch-scrubbed-may-fly-may-22/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-launch-scrubbed-may-fly-may-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 live launch updates:  1st Starship V3 launch scrubbed at last minute]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is now targeting a Friday, May 22, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-launch-scrubbed-at-last-minute/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-live-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-launch-scrubbed-at-last-minute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: The 1st Starship V3 will launch into space today]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is targeting a Thursday, May 21, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-the-1st-starship-v3-will-launch-into-space-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-the-1st-starship-v3-will-launch-into-space-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: 1st Starship V3 will now launch on May 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is targeting a Wednesday, May 20, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-will-now-launch-on-may-21/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-will-now-launch-on-may-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: 1st Starship V3 stacked ahead of May 21 liftoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is targeting a Wednesday, May 20, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-stacked-ahead-of-may-21-liftoff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-stacked-ahead-of-may-21-liftoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: 1st Starship V3 prepares for debut liftoff today]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is targeting a Thursday, May 21, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-prepares-for-debut-liftoff-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-prepares-for-debut-liftoff-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: 1st Starship V3 completes fueling test ahead of May 21 liftoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is targeting a Wednesday, May 20, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-completes-fueling-test-ahead-of-may-21-liftoff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-starship-v3-completes-fueling-test-ahead-of-may-21-liftoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: 1st-ever Starship V3 test gets new launch date]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is targeting a Wednesday, May 20, launch for its newest Starship design, the Starship V3 megarocket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-ever-starship-v3-test-gets-new-launch-date/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starship-flight-12-launch-updates-1st-ever-starship-v3-test-gets-new-launch-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern lights may be visible in several US states tonight as 3 CMEs race toward Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forecasts say up to three glancing CME impacts could trigger G1 and possible G2 geomagnetic storms through May 20, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/northern-lights-may-be-visible-in-several-us-states-tonight-as-3-cmes-race-toward-earth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/northern-lights-may-be-visible-in-several-us-states-tonight-as-3-cmes-race-toward-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (Yesterday): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-yesterday-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-yesterday-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (8 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-8-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-8-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (6 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-6-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-6-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (5 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-5-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-5-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (4 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-4-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-4-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (4 days ago): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-4-days-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-4-days-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (3 days ago): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-3-days-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-3-days-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (22 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-22-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-22-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (20 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-20-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-20-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (2 days ago): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-2-days-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-2-days-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (17 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-17-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-17-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (15 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-15-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-15-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (13 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-13-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-13-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (10 hours ago): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-10-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-10-hours-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (1 hour ago): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-1-hour-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-1-hour-ago-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (11 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-11-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:13:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-11-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (11 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-11-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:13:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-11-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (18 minutes away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-18-minutes-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:13:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-18-minutes-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 2 moon astronauts snap gorgeous shot of swirling stars | Space photo of the day for May 18, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[What a view from the Orion capsule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/artemis-2-moon-astronauts-snap-gorgeous-shot-of-swirling-stars-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-18-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/artemis-2-moon-astronauts-snap-gorgeous-shot-of-swirling-stars-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-18-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manhattanhenge 2026 is coming this month: Here's when and where to see the sunset spectacle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twice a year, the setting sun perfectly aligns with Manhattan's street grid, creating one of New York City's most spectacular skywatching events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/manhattanhenge-2026-is-coming-this-month-heres-when-and-where-to-see-the-sunset-spectacle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/manhattanhenge-2026-is-coming-this-month-heres-when-and-where-to-see-the-sunset-spectacle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21 May 2026 (3 days away): Close approach of the Moon and M44]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and M44 pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-3-days-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:16:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/21-may-2026-3-days-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-m44/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (13 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-13-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:16:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-13-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (13 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-13-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:16:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-13-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (2 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-2-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:16:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-2-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Apollo 'UFO' images have been public for decades. So why are people talking about them now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much of the UFO imagery that the Pentagon released last week was new, but we've known for decades about the odd things that the Apollo astronauts saw on and around the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/these-apollo-ufo-images-have-been-public-for-decades-so-why-are-people-talking-about-them-now/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/these-apollo-ufo-images-have-been-public-for-decades-so-why-are-people-talking-about-them-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not a big reveal: Apollo 'UFO' images have been public for decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much of the UFO imagery that the Pentagon released last week was new, but we've known for decades about the odd things that the Apollo astronauts saw on and around the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/not-a-big-reveal-apollo-ufo-images-have-been-public-for-decades/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/not-a-big-reveal-apollo-ufo-images-have-been-public-for-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Avatar: Fire and Ash' finally has a Disney+ release date, but you'll have to wait a while longer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director James Cameron's third chapter in the blockbuster sci-fi franchise lands June 24]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/avatar-fire-and-ash-finally-has-a-disney-release-date-but-youll-have-to-wait-a-while-longer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/avatar-fire-and-ash-finally-has-a-disney-release-date-but-youll-have-to-wait-a-while-longer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (Yesterday): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-yesterday-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-yesterday-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (9 hours ago): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-9-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-9-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (8 hours ago): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-8-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-8-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (5 hours ago): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-5-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-5-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (3 hours ago): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-3-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-3-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (3 days ago): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-3-days-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-3-days-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (21 hours ago): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-21-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-21-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (2 days ago): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-2-days-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-2-days-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (19 hours ago): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-19-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-19-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (17 hours ago): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-17-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-17-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (14 hours ago): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-14-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-14-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (12 hours ago): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-12-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-12-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (10 hours ago): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-10-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-10-hours-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (1 hour ago): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-1-hour-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-1-hour-ago-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (15 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-15-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:26:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-15-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (15 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-15-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:26:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-15-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (4 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-4-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:26:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-4-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (1 minutes away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-1-minutes-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:26:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-1-minutes-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Starlink and other satellite megaconstellations are creating an 'unregulated geoengineering experiment', scientists say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The space industry's plans to launch millions of satellites worry scientists as the rise in high-altitude air pollution threatens to alter Earth's climate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starlink-and-other-satellite-megaconstellations-are-creating-an-unregulated-geoengineering-experiment-scientists-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-starlink-and-other-satellite-megaconstellations-are-creating-an-unregulated-geoengineering-experiment-scientists-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (16 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-16-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:21:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-16-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (16 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-16-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:21:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-16-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (5 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-5-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:21:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-5-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (1 hour away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-1-hour-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:21:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-1-hour-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (18 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-18-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:56:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-18-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (17 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-17-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:56:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-17-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (6 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-6-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:56:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-6-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (2 hours away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-2-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:56:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-2-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (19 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-19-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-19-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (18 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-18-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-18-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (7 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-7-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-7-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (3 hours away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-3-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-3-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (20 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-20-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:35:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-20-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (20 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-20-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:35:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-20-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (8 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-8-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:35:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-8-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (4 hours away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-4-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:35:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-4-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (21 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-21-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:26:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-21-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (21 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-21-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:26:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-21-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (6 hours away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-6-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:26:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-6-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (10 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-10-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:26:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-10-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (23 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-23-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 04:07:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-23-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (23 hours away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-23-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 04:07:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-23-hours-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (8 hours away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-8-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 04:07:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-8-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (12 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-12-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 04:07:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-12-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (9 hours away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-9-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 02:47:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-9-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (13 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-13-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 02:47:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-13-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (2 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-2-days-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:42:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-2-days-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (2 days away): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-2-days-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:42:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-2-days-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (Tomorrow): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-tomorrow-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:42:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-tomorrow-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (Tomorrow): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-tomorrow-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:42:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-tomorrow-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (14 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-14-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:42:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-14-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (10 hours away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-10-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:42:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-10-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (16 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-16-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:19:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-16-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (12 hours away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-12-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:19:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-12-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (17 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-17-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:05:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-17-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (13 hours away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-13-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:05:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-13-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (18 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-18-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:58:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-18-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (14 hours away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-14-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:58:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-14-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (19 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-19-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:33:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-19-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (15 hours away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-15-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:33:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-15-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (21 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-21-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 19:21:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-21-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (17 hours away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-17-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 19:21:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-17-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (22 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-22-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 18:09:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-22-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (18 hours away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-18-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 18:09:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-18-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (23 hours away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-23-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 17:00:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-23-hours-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (19 hours away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-19-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 17:00:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-19-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch NASA's new Mars helicopter rotor break the speed of sound (video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA is testing the limits of future Mars aircraft as it works to develop a next-generation fleet of helicopters that will fly through the thin atmosphere of the Red Planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-nasas-new-mars-helicopter-rotor-break-the-speed-of-sound-video/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-nasas-new-mars-helicopter-rotor-break-the-speed-of-sound-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venus and a slender crescent moon steal the show after sunset on May 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look west after sunset to catch Venus shining beside a delicate crescent moon in the twilight sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/venus-and-a-slender-crescent-moon-steal-the-show-after-sunset-on-may-18/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/venus-and-a-slender-crescent-moon-steal-the-show-after-sunset-on-may-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venus and a razor-thin moon steal the show after sunset tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look west after sunset to catch Venus shining beside a delicate crescent moon in the twilight sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/venus-and-a-razor-thin-moon-steal-the-show-after-sunset-tonight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/venus-and-a-razor-thin-moon-steal-the-show-after-sunset-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Dragon capsule delivers science and supplies to space station]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft delivered 6,500 pounds of science and supplies to the International Space Station on Sunday, May 17, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-dragon-capsule-delivers-science-and-supplies-to-space-station/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacex-dragon-capsule-delivers-science-and-supplies-to-space-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (3 days away): Close approach of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-3-days-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:51:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-3-days-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (20 hours away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-20-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:51:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-20-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (Yesterday): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-yesterday-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-yesterday-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (9 hours ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-9-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-9-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (8 hours ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-8-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-8-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (7 minutes ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-7-minutes-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-7-minutes-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (7 hours ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-7-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-7-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (6 hours ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-6-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-6-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (4 hours ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-4-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-4-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (3 hours ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-3-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-3-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (3 days ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-3-days-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-3-days-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (22 hours ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-22-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-22-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (20 hours ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-20-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-20-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (2 hours ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-2-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-2-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (2 days ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-2-days-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-2-days-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (19 hours ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-19-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-19-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (18 hours ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-18-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-18-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (17 hours ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-17-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-17-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (15 hours ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-15-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-15-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (14 hours ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-14-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-14-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (12 hours ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-12-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-12-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (11 hours ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-11-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-11-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (1 hour ago): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-1-hour-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-1-hour-ago-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch an asteroid the size of a blue whale hurtle towards Earth live online TODAY]]></title><description><![CDATA[The livestream will begin at 3:45 p.m. EDT on May 18, bringing near real time views of the asteroid from robotic telescopes in Italy, weather permitting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-an-asteroid-the-size-of-a-blue-whale-hurtle-towards-earth-live-online-today/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-an-asteroid-the-size-of-a-blue-whale-hurtle-towards-earth-live-online-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch an asteroid the size of a blue whale hurtle towards Earth live online May 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[The livestream will begin at 3:45 p.m. EDT on May 18, bringing near real time views of the asteroid from robotic telescopes in Italy, weather permitting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-an-asteroid-the-size-of-a-blue-whale-hurtle-towards-earth-live-online-may-18/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/watch-an-asteroid-the-size-of-a-blue-whale-hurtle-towards-earth-live-online-may-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (21 hours away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-21-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 14:46:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-21-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (57 minutes away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-57-minutes-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 14:46:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-57-minutes-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant radio telescope sees Artemis 2 astronauts on Orion flying around the moon. 'There are 4 people in those pixels.']]></title><description><![CDATA[A giant radio telescope in West Virginia tracked Artemis 2's Orion spacecraft around the moon for five days, gathering precise observations on its movements during the historic mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/giant-radio-telescope-sees-artemis-2-astronauts-on-orion-flying-around-the-moon-there-are-4-people-in-those-pixels/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/giant-radio-telescope-sees-artemis-2-astronauts-on-orion-flying-around-the-moon-there-are-4-people-in-those-pixels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (22 hours away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-22-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 13:28:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-22-hours-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (2 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-2-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 13:28:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-2-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (3 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-3-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 12:09:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-3-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (4 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-4-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:54:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-4-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (5 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-5-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 09:44:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-5-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (7 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-7-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 08:26:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-7-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (8 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-8-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:30:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-8-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (9 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-9-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 06:28:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-9-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (10 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-10-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:28:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-10-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (11 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-11-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:20:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-11-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (12 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-12-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 03:06:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-12-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (13 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-13-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 02:09:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-13-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (3 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-3-days-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:14:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-3-days-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (2 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-2-days-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:14:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-2-days-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (2 days away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-2-days-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:14:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-2-days-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (Tomorrow): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-tomorrow-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:14:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-tomorrow-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (Tomorrow): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-tomorrow-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:14:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-tomorrow-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (14 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-14-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:14:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-14-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (15 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-15-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 00:17:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-15-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (16 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-16-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:28:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-16-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 May 2026 (4 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Jupiter share the same right ascension, at a separation of 3&deg;05'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-4-days-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:29:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/20-may-2026-4-days-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-jupiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (17 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-17-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:29:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-17-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (Yesterday): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-yesterday-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-yesterday-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (9 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-9-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-9-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (8 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-8-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-8-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (7 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-7-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-7-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (6 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-6-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-6-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (5 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-5-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-5-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (4 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-4-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-4-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (4 days ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-4-days-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-4-days-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (3 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-3-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-3-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (3 days ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-3-days-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-3-days-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (27 minutes ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-27-minutes-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-27-minutes-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (23 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-23-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-23-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (22 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-22-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-22-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (21 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-21-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-21-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (20 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-20-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-20-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (2 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-2-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-2-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (2 days ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-2-days-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-2-days-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (18 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-18-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-18-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (17 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-17-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-17-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (16 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-16-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-16-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (15 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-15-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-15-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (14 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-14-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-14-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (12 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-12-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-12-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (11 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-11-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-11-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (10 hours ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-10-hours-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-10-hours-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (1 hour ago): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-1-hour-ago-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-1-hour-ago-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (21 minutes away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-21-minutes-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:40:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-21-minutes-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (18 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-18-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:51:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-18-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (1 hour away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-1-hour-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:51:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-1-hour-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get $341 off the limited X edition of the Vaonis Vespera II at Walmart]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vespera II X edition features a sleek, transparent shell and has internal temperature sensors for optimized deep sky observation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/get-341-off-the-limited-x-edition-of-the-vaonis-vespera-ii-at-walmart/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/get-341-off-the-limited-x-edition-of-the-vaonis-vespera-ii-at-walmart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (19 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-19-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:48:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-19-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (2 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-2-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:48:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-2-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With the Vespera III and Vespera Pro 2, telescope-maker Vaonis unveils its sharpest optics yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[They boast a new optical design for sharper images and host a bunch of upgraded features to make stargazing a breeze. The Vaonis Vespera III and Vespera Pro 2 are available now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/with-the-vespera-iii-and-vespera-pro-2-telescope-maker-vaonis-unveils-its-sharpest-optics-yet/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/with-the-vespera-iii-and-vespera-pro-2-telescope-maker-vaonis-unveils-its-sharpest-optics-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (20 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-20-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:49:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-20-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (3 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-3-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:49:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-3-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (21 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-21-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:00:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-21-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (22 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-22-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:03:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-22-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (4 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-4-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:03:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-4-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week In Space podcast: Episode 210 — ESCAPADES at Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Episode 210 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Maliktalk with Dr. Robert Lillis of the Mars ESCAPADE mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-210-escapades-at-mars/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-210-escapades-at-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (23 hours away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-23-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:05:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-23-hours-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (5 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-5-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:05:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-5-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New moon of May 2026 brings stunning views of the Milky Way, Venus and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[See dazzling planets, the Milky Way and a trio of celestial animals brightening the spring sky around May's new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/new-moon-of-may-2026-brings-stunning-views-of-the-milky-way-venus-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/new-moon-of-may-2026-brings-stunning-views-of-the-milky-way-venus-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (7 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-7-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:09:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-7-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's Psyche spacecraft is flying to a metal asteroid. So, why did it just visit Mars?]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Psyche flyby of Mars highlights how gravity assists help spacecraft gain speed, conserve fuel and travel across the solar system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasas-psyche-spacecraft-is-flying-to-a-metal-asteroid-so-why-did-it-just-visit-mars/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasas-psyche-spacecraft-is-flying-to-a-metal-asteroid-so-why-did-it-just-visit-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (8 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-8-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:12:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-8-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (9 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-9-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 12:23:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-9-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronomers find interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS hiding in images taken before its official discovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS was almost called 3I/Rubin, after researchers found that the giant survey telescope coincidentally spotted this visitor from the stars over a week before it was officially discovered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/astronomers-find-interstellar-comet-3iatlas-hiding-in-images-taken-before-its-official-discovery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/astronomers-find-interstellar-comet-3iatlas-hiding-in-images-taken-before-its-official-discovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (10 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-10-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:23:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-10-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (11 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-11-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:38:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-11-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (12 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-12-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:42:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-12-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (13 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-13-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 08:45:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-13-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (14 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-14-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:04:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-14-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (15 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-15-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:10:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-15-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (16 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-16-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 05:13:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-16-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (17 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-17-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:22:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-17-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (18 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-18-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 03:25:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-18-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (19 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-19-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 02:42:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-19-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (3 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-3-days-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:54:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-3-days-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (3 days away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-3-days-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:54:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-3-days-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (2 days away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-2-days-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:54:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-2-days-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (2 days away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-2-days-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:54:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-2-days-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (Tomorrow): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-tomorrow-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:54:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-tomorrow-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (20 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-20-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:54:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-20-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (21 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-21-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:08:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-21-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (22 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-22-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:10:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-22-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The devil may wear Prada on Earth, but NASA Artemis astronauts will on the moon. Here's why.]]></title><description><![CDATA[What the devil does the fashion industry in The Devil Wears Prada 2 have to do with NASA?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-devil-may-wear-prada-on-earth-but-nasa-artemis-astronauts-will-on-the-moon-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-devil-may-wear-prada-on-earth-but-nasa-artemis-astronauts-will-on-the-moon-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (23 hours away): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-23-hours-away-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:19:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-23-hours-away-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes' is a relentlessly oppressive roguelite inspired by FTL]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cylons are hot on the trail of a fleet of survivors, and rejoining the Battlestar Galactica is their only hope in this brutal roguelite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/battlestar-galactica-scattered-hopes-is-a-relentlessly-oppressive-roguelite-inspired-by-ftl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/battlestar-galactica-scattered-hopes-is-a-relentlessly-oppressive-roguelite-inspired-by-ftl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is our choice as the best-resolution Canon camera &ndash; it's perfect for astrophotography and is $501 off in this Walmart deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expert tester James Abbott rated the R5 Mark II with a flawless review, it produces impressive astrophotography and is a brilliant all-round mirrorless powerhouse, now at its best-ever price]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-canon-eos-r5-mark-ii-is-our-choice-as-the-best-resolution-canon-camera-ndash-its-perfect-for-astrophotography-and-is-501-off-in-this-walmart-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-canon-eos-r5-mark-ii-is-our-choice-as-the-best-resolution-canon-camera-ndash-its-perfect-for-astrophotography-and-is-501-off-in-this-walmart-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mars orbiter captures striking images of 'chaos and craters' carved by ancient floods]]></title><description><![CDATA[ESA's Mars Express orbiter captured dramatic new views of a rugged Martian landscape shaped by catastrophic floods billions of years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/mars-orbiter-captures-striking-images-of-chaos-and-craters-carved-by-ancient-floods/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/mars-orbiter-captures-striking-images-of-chaos-and-craters-carved-by-ancient-floods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I thought my backyard had too much light pollution for astrophotography. This telescope proved me wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrounded by streetlights and terraced houses, I never expected to capture detailed deep-space images from my backyard until I tried the Vaonis Vespera Pro telescope.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/i-thought-my-backyard-had-too-much-light-pollution-for-astrophotography-this-telescope-proved-me-wrong/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/i-thought-my-backyard-had-too-much-light-pollution-for-astrophotography-this-telescope-proved-me-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I thought my backyard had too much light pollution for astrophotography. The Vaonis Vespera Pro proved me wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrounded by streetlights and terraced houses, I never expected to capture detailed deep-space images from my backyard until I tried the Vaonis Vespera Pro telescope.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/i-thought-my-backyard-had-too-much-light-pollution-for-astrophotography-the-vaonis-vespera-pro-proved-me-wrong/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/i-thought-my-backyard-had-too-much-light-pollution-for-astrophotography-the-vaonis-vespera-pro-proved-me-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auroras over Australia look like sci-fi from space | Space photo of the day for May 15, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[An astronaut aboard the ISS captured the brilliant green and pink glow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/auroras-over-australia-look-like-sci-fi-from-space-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-15-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/auroras-over-australia-look-like-sci-fi-from-space-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-15-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Webb Space Telescope maps our universe's largest structure in unprecedented detail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have mapped the "cosmic web" of galaxies, the largest structure in the universe, with unprecedented detail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/james-webb-space-telescope-maps-our-universes-largest-structure-in-unprecedented-detail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/james-webb-space-telescope-maps-our-universes-largest-structure-in-unprecedented-detail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 bright stars form a giant 'diamond' in the May night sky: Here's how to find it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look for the Great Diamond of Spring in May's night sky and discover the rich realm of galaxies within.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/4-bright-stars-form-a-giant-diamond-in-the-may-night-sky-heres-how-to-find-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/4-bright-stars-form-a-giant-diamond-in-the-may-night-sky-heres-how-to-find-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We still can't see dark matter. But what if we can hear it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black holes smashing together may churn dark matter "butter," scientists say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/we-still-cant-see-dark-matter-but-what-if-we-can-hear-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/we-still-cant-see-dark-matter-but-what-if-we-can-hear-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (4 days away): Close approach of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus pass close to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-4-days-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:45:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-4-days-away-close-approach-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (Yesterday): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-yesterday-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-yesterday-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (9 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-9-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-9-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (8 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-8-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-8-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (7 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-7-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-7-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (6 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-6-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-6-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (5 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-5-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-5-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (43 minutes ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-43-minutes-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-43-minutes-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (4 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (4 days ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-days-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-days-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (3 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (3 days ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-days-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-days-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (23 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-23-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-23-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (22 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-22-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-22-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (21 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-21-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-21-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (20 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-20-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-20-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (2 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (2 days ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-days-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-days-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (19 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-19-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-19-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (18 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-18-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-18-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (17 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-17-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-17-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (16 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-16-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-16-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (15 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-15-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-15-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (14 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-14-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-14-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (13 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-13-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-13-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (12 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-12-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-12-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (11 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-11-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-11-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (10 hours ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-10-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-10-hours-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (1 hour ago): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-1-hour-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-1-hour-ago-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 May 2026 (4 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Venus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Venus share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2&deg;56'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-4-days-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/19-may-2026-4-days-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-venus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (1 minute away): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-1-minute-away-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-1-minute-away-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (Yesterday): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-yesterday-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-yesterday-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (9 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-9-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-9-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (8 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-8-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-8-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (7 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-7-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-7-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (6 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-6-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-6-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (5 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-5-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-5-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (4 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (4 days ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-days-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-days-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (3 days ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-days-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-days-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (28 minutes ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-28-minutes-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-28-minutes-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (23 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-23-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-23-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (22 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-22-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-22-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (21 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-21-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-21-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (20 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-20-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-20-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (2 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (2 days ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-days-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-days-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (19 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-19-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-19-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (18 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-18-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-18-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (17 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-17-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-17-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (16 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-16-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-16-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (15 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-15-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-15-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (14 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-14-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-14-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (13 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-13-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-13-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (12 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-12-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-12-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (11 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-11-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-11-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (10 hours ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-10-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-10-hours-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (1 hour ago): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-1-hour-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-1-hour-ago-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (45 minutes away): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-45-minutes-away-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:16:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-45-minutes-away-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (15 minutes away): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-15-minutes-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:16:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-15-minutes-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (3 days away): Mercury at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-3-days-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:20:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-3-days-away-mercury-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 May 2026 (3 days away): Lunar occultation of Beta Tauri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will pass in front of Beta Tauri (Elnath), creating a lunar occultation visible from countries and territories including Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe amongst others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-3-days-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:20:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/18-may-2026-3-days-away-lunar-occultation-of-beta-tauri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (1 hour away): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-1-hour-away-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:20:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-1-hour-away-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (Yesterday): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-yesterday-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-yesterday-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (9 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-9-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-9-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (8 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-8-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-8-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (7 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-7-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-7-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (6 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-6-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-6-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (5 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-5-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-5-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (4 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (3 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (3 days ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-days-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-days-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (23 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-23-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-23-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (22 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-22-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-22-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (21 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-21-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-21-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (20 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-20-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-20-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (2 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (2 days ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-days-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-days-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (19 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-19-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-19-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (18 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-18-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-18-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (17 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-17-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-17-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (16 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-16-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-16-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (15 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-15-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-15-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (14 minutes ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-14-minutes-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-14-minutes-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (14 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-14-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-14-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (13 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-13-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-13-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (12 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-12-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-12-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (11 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-11-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-11-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (10 hours ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-10-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-10-hours-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (1 hour ago): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-1-hour-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-1-hour-ago-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (Yesterday): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-yesterday-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-yesterday-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (9 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-9-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-9-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (8 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-8-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-8-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (7 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-7-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-7-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (6 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-6-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-6-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (5 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-5-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-5-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (4 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (35 minutes ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-35-minutes-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-35-minutes-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (3 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (3 days ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-days-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-days-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (23 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-23-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-23-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (22 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-22-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-22-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (21 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-21-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-21-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (20 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-20-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-20-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (2 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (2 days ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-days-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-days-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (19 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-19-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-19-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (18 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-18-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-18-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (17 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-17-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-17-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (16 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-16-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-16-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (15 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-15-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-15-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (14 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-14-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-14-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (13 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-13-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-13-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (12 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-12-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-12-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (11 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-11-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-11-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (10 hours ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-10-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-10-hours-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (1 hour ago): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-1-hour-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-1-hour-ago-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (34 minutes away): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-34-minutes-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:32:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-34-minutes-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (2 hours away): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:32:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (12 minutes away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-12-minutes-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:32:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-12-minutes-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (1 hour away): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-1-hour-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:32:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-1-hour-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (2 days away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-2-days-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:35:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-2-days-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 May 2026 (Tomorrow): New Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon disappears into the Sun's glare for a few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-tomorrow-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:35:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/16-may-2026-tomorrow-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (3 hours away): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:35:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (2 hours away): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:35:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (1 hour away): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-1-hour-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:35:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-1-hour-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (4 hours away): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:46:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (3 hours away): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:46:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (2 hours away): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:46:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (1 hour away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-1-hour-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:46:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-1-hour-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'Doctor Who' TV movie at 30: Too British for America, too American for the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[How an unlikely transatlantic alliance attempted to bring a Time Lord back from the dead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-doctor-who-tv-movie-at-30-too-british-for-america-too-american-for-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-doctor-who-tv-movie-at-30-too-british-for-america-too-american-for-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (5 hours away): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-5-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:50:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-5-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (4 hours away): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:50:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (3 hours away): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:50:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-3-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (2 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:50:40 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-2-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (6 hours away): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-6-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:10:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-6-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (6 hours away): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-6-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:10:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-6-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (4 hours away): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:10:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (4 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:10:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-4-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No, this isn't a solar eclipse. It's an image of Mars, captured by NASA's asteroid-bound Psyche probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA spacecraft Psyche has captured a stunning image ofMars ahead of a flyby on Friday (May 15).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/no-this-isnt-a-solar-eclipse-its-an-image-of-mars-captured-by-nasas-asteroid-bound-psyche-probe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/no-this-isnt-a-solar-eclipse-its-an-image-of-mars-captured-by-nasas-asteroid-bound-psyche-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (7 hours away): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-7-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:10:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-7-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (7 hours away): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-7-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:10:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-7-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (5 hours away): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-5-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:10:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-5-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (5 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-5-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:10:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-5-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Directive 8020' is an introspective look at sci-fi horror and our fear of the unknown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supermassive Games&rsquo; space horror game reckons with the cold fear of exploring space, and what an uncertain future means for the franchise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/directive-8020-is-an-introspective-look-at-sci-fi-horror-and-our-fear-of-the-unknown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/directive-8020-is-an-introspective-look-at-sci-fi-horror-and-our-fear-of-the-unknown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (8 hours away): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-8-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:23:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-8-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (8 hours away): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-8-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:23:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-8-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (6 hours away): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-6-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:23:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-6-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (6 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-6-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:23:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-6-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA's Perseverance rover is positively glowing in its new selfie on Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perched along the rugged western rim of Jezero Crater, NASA's Perseverance rover snapped a dramatic new selfie revealing ancient Martian terrain, fractured cliffs and clues to the Red Planet's distant past.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasas-perseverance-rover-is-positively-glowing-in-its-new-selfie-on-mars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasas-perseverance-rover-is-positively-glowing-in-its-new-selfie-on-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket will do something completely new on Flight 12 &mdash; take a good look at itself]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX's advanced new "V3" Starship megarocket is set to fly for the first time ever next week. The debut will feature some in-space action never seen before on a Starship mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacexs-starship-v3-megarocket-will-do-something-completely-new-on-flight-12-mdash-take-a-good-look-at-itself/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/spacexs-starship-v3-megarocket-will-do-something-completely-new-on-flight-12-mdash-take-a-good-look-at-itself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (9 hours away): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-9-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:25:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-9-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (7 hours away): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-7-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:25:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-7-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (7 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-7-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:25:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-7-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (9 hours away): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-9-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:36:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-9-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (8 hours away): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-8-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:36:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-8-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (8 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-8-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:36:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-8-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (10 hours away): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-10-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:36:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-10-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fast stream of solar wind could trigger G2 geomagnetic storm conditions overnight, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/geomagnetic-storm-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-new-york-and-idaho-tonight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/geomagnetic-storm-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-new-york-and-idaho-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Michigan and Maine tonight and over the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fast stream of solar wind could trigger G1 geomagnetic storm conditions overnight, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/geomagnetic-storm-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-michigan-and-maine-tonight-and-over-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/geomagnetic-storm-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-michigan-and-maine-tonight-and-over-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Michigan and Maine May 15-17]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fast stream of solar wind could trigger G1 geomagnetic storm conditions overnight, boosting aurora chances across parts of the northern U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/geomagnetic-storm-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-michigan-and-maine-may-15-17/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/geomagnetic-storm-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-michigan-and-maine-may-15-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 May 2026 (3 days away): The Moon at perigee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, appearing larger than at other times of the month &ndash; though only very fractionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-3-days-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:26:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/17-may-2026-3-days-away-the-moon-at-perigee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (9 hours away): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-9-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:26:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-9-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (9 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-9-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:26:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-9-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (11 hours away): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-11-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:26:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-11-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (11 hours away): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-11-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:26:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-11-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What should you do if you meet an alien? Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a scientific perspective in 'Take Me To Your Leader' (interview)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world easily startled by sensationalism, Tyson offers a cool, gentle voice of reason amid the unchecked fascination with alien visitation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/what-should-you-do-if-you-meet-an-alien-neil-degrasse-tyson-offers-a-scientific-perspective-in-take-me-to-your-leader-interview/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/what-should-you-do-if-you-meet-an-alien-neil-degrasse-tyson-offers-a-scientific-perspective-in-take-me-to-your-leader-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (Yesterday): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-yesterday-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-yesterday-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (9 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-9-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-9-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (8 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-8-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-8-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (7 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-7-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-7-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (55 minutes ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-55-minutes-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-55-minutes-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (5 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-5-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-5-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (4 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-4-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-4-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (3 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-3-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-3-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (3 days ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-3-days-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-3-days-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (23 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-23-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-23-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (22 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-22-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-22-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (21 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-21-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-21-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (20 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-20-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-20-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (2 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-2-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-2-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (2 days ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-2-days-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-2-days-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (19 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-19-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-19-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (18 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-18-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-18-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (17 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-17-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-17-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (16 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-16-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-16-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (15 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-15-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-15-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (14 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-14-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-14-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (13 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-13-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-13-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (12 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-12-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-12-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (11 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-11-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-11-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (10 hours ago): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-10-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-10-hours-ago-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (12 hours away): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-12-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:28:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-12-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (10 hours away): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-10-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:28:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-10-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (10 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-10-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:28:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-10-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (2 minutes away): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-2-minutes-away-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:28:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-2-minutes-away-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The world's biggest rocket: How SpaceX's new Starship 'V3' differs from its predecessors]]></title><description><![CDATA[How does SpaceX's Starship V3 stack up against its predecessors? The next-gen rocket has been completely overhauled, moving the company a step closer to a vehicle that can fly humans to the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-worlds-biggest-rocket-how-spacexs-new-starship-v3-differs-from-its-predecessors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/the-worlds-biggest-rocket-how-spacexs-new-starship-v3-differs-from-its-predecessors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earth photobombs a satellite deploying its giant reflector | Space photo of the day for May 14, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[ViaSat's ViaSat-3 F2 satellite has bloomed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/earth-photobombs-a-satellite-deploying-its-giant-reflector-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-14-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/earth-photobombs-a-satellite-deploying-its-giant-reflector-space-photo-of-the-day-for-may-14-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (13 hours away): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-13-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:36:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-13-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (12 hours away): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-12-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:36:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-12-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (11 hours away): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-11-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:36:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-11-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (11 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-11-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:36:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-11-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (54 minutes away): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-54-minutes-away-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:36:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-54-minutes-away-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's that bright light after sunset? Venus is dazzling the evening sky right now]]></title><description><![CDATA[As dazzling Venus dominates the evening sky, May is the perfect moment to start a months-long love affair with the brightest planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/whats-that-bright-light-after-sunset-venus-is-dazzling-the-evening-sky-right-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/whats-that-bright-light-after-sunset-venus-is-dazzling-the-evening-sky-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[That bright light after sunset? Venus is starting a summer show that's impossible to miss]]></title><description><![CDATA[As dazzling Venus dominates the evening sky, May is the perfect moment to start a months-long love affair with the brightest planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/that-bright-light-after-sunset-venus-is-starting-a-summer-show-thats-impossible-to-miss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/that-bright-light-after-sunset-venus-is-starting-a-summer-show-thats-impossible-to-miss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (14 hours away): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-14-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:45:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-14-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (13 hours away): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-13-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:45:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-13-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (12 hours away): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-12-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:45:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-12-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (1 hour away): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-1-hour-away-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:45:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-1-hour-away-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA reveals new details about Artemis 3 astronaut mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA just revealed some new details about its upcoming Artemis 3 astronaut mission to Earth orbit, which is targeted to launch in late 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasa-reveals-new-details-about-artemis-3-astronaut-mission/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/nasa-reveals-new-details-about-artemis-3-astronaut-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 3 astronaut test flight will be 'one of the most highly complex missions NASA has undertaken.' This new details reveal why.]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA just revealed some new details about its upcoming Artemis 3 astronaut mission to Earth orbit, which is targeted to launch in late 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/artemis-3-astronaut-test-flight-will-be-one-of-the-most-highly-complex-missions-nasa-has-undertaken-this-new-details-reveal-why/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/artemis-3-astronaut-test-flight-will-be-one-of-the-most-highly-complex-missions-nasa-has-undertaken-this-new-details-reveal-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis 3 astronaut test flight will be 'one of the most highly complex missions NASA has undertaken.' These new details reveal why.]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA just revealed some new details about its upcoming Artemis 3 astronaut mission to Earth orbit, which is targeted to launch in late 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/artemis-3-astronaut-test-flight-will-be-one-of-the-most-highly-complex-missions-nasa-has-undertaken-these-new-details-reveal-why/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/artemis-3-astronaut-test-flight-will-be-one-of-the-most-highly-complex-missions-nasa-has-undertaken-these-new-details-reveal-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (15 hours away): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-15-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:54:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-15-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (14 hours away): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-14-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:54:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-14-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (13 hours away): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-13-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:54:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-13-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (12 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-12-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:54:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-12-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (2 hours away): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-2-hours-away-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:54:06 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-2-hours-away-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (16 hours away): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-16-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:55:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-16-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (15 hours away): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-15-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:55:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-15-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (14 hours away): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-14-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:55:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-14-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (13 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-13-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:55:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-13-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (3 hours away): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-3-hours-away-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:55:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-3-hours-away-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists propose new way to find aliens — and we may already have a spacecraft that can help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists say amino acids produced by life are distributed differently and more diversely than amino acids produced by non-living chemical reactions, thereby providing a truer signature of life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/scientists-propose-new-way-to-find-aliens-and-we-may-already-have-a-spacecraft-that-can-help/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/scientists-propose-new-way-to-find-aliens-and-we-may-already-have-a-spacecraft-that-can-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (17 hours away): Venus at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus passes its closest point to the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-17-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:57:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-17-hours-away-venus-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (16 hours away): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-16-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:57:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-16-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (15 hours away): The Moon at perihelion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon passes its closest point to the Sun, a monthly occurrence around the time of new moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-15-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:57:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-15-hours-away-the-moon-at-perihelion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (14 hours away): Conjunction of the Moon and Mars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon and Mars share the same right ascension, at a separation of 5&deg;09'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-14-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:57:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-14-hours-away-conjunction-of-the-moon-and-mars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 May 2026 (4 hours away): Mercury at superior solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercury passes around the far side of the Sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-4-hours-away-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:57:07 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/14-may-2026-4-hours-away-mercury-at-superior-solar-conjunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 May 2026 (17 hours away): 1 Ceres at solar conjunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 Ceres is unobservable as it passes around the far side of the Sun &ndash; marking the end of one apparition and the beginning of the next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-17-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:01:09 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/astronomy/15-may-2026-17-hours-away-1-ceres-at-solar-conjunction/</guid></item></channel></rss>