Sky Matters: Active research into enduring and complex question
The year 1976 is memorable to those of us of a certain age because it was one of…
Sky Matters: Get ready for the biggest celestial event of the year
We’re now just over a month away from the biggest celestial event of 2026, and indeed the biggest…
Astronomical events that come along ‘once in a blue moon’
The term “once in a blue moon” refers to something which happens rarely. In May we have a…
Cork gets to see spectacular aurora borealis
Residents in East Cork and beyond were looking to the skies this evening and were treated to the…
Cork gets to see spectacular aurora borealis
Residents in East Cork and beyond were looking to the skies this evening and were treated to the…
rogue star wandering the galaxy since before the earth or sun was born gets a temporary comet tail
We are all familiar with the idea of a solar system… a gathering of planets and smaller objects…
Orionid meteor showers and Saturn visibility in October
October’s skies are full of interesting celestial events that don’t require registration, payment, or queuing to enjoy. Perhaps…