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EastEnders’ Dean Gaffney says he is ‘broken’ as he shares family death Daniel Mcneil

'Hey kids, dinner's ready. Potatoes again...'

Rishi Sunak's fossil fuel policy revealed: Burn first, ask questions later... Richard Ord

A host of Vevor DIY and electrical appliances have been recalled after putting users at risk of electric shock

Warning as 34 branded DIY items recalled due to risk of fire Chelsie Sewell

Mother of two-year-old who died of brain-eating amoeba pays tribute Daniel Mcneil

The Northern Lights will be visible in parts of the UK tonight

UK stargazers can catch the Northern Lights tonight - here’s how Charlotte Hawes

When is the blue Sturgeon supermoon in August 2023? Beth Franklin

The Buck Moon will fall on Monday, July 3

Buck Moon July: How to see it in South Shields & is it a supermoon?

July Full Moon 2023: When is the full moon, what does the Buck Moon mean and will it be a supermoon?

When is the Buck Moon in July 2023? Beth Franklin

When will it get dark on the longest day of the year? Chelsie Sewell

The Strawberry Moon will take place at 4.41 am on Sunday, June 4. This moon is associated with the season when Native American tribes marked the ripening of ‘June-bearing’ strawberries that were ready for gathering. As a supermoon this will appear on the eastern horizon in orange hues that will present vividly on Saturday evening (June 3).

When is the Strawberry Moon in June 2023? Beth Franklin

Content creator Summer Reeves loves bottled water and was excited when she found a bargain deal online - 10 Evian water bottles for £3. But all was not as it seemed.

Teen fuming after buying £3 Evian deal only to get doll-sized bottles Sophie Wills

The Flower Moon of May 2020 (which was also a ‘supermoon’) rising above the village of Brixworth (Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images)

When is the Flower Moon in May 2023? Beth Franklin

Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, putting a show on dancing over Loch Glascarnoch, by Garve, in the Highlands

Northern Lights tonight: how to see them Beth Franklin

Starship is set to launch today

When is SpaceX Starship launch and how to watch Musk’s spacecraft test Rebecca Braybrook

A defunct satellite weighing 660 pounds is expected to crash back to Earth in the early hours of Thursday. Picture by NASA

660-pound old satellite to crash back to Earth Rahmah Ghazali

The line-up for two new Eurovision 2023 BBC specials have been confirmed - Credit: Getty, BBC

New Eurovision 2023 shows announced - hosted by Jason Manford and more

Secret Invasion trailer Easter eggs explained Beth Franklin

Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, putting a show on dancing over Loch Glascarnoch, by Garve, in the Highlands

Northern Lights to be visible from parts of UK tonight Chelsie Sewell

Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Mars and the Moon aligned in the night sky earlier this week (Adobe Stock)

Horoscopes: what planets alignment could mean for your star sign Latoya Gayle

A building-sized asteroid will fly closer to Earth than the moon on Saturday. Astronomers first spotted the space rock on 27 February and have been tracking its potential risk of impacting Earth.

‘Dangerous’ asteroid will come closer to Earth than the moon soon Sophie Wills

Native species extinction threat as Attenborough films ‘last’ show Daniel Mcneil

Steven described the display above the Groyne as the "best he has seen in this country". Photo: Steven Lomas.

Photographer captures stunning images of Northern Lights Ryan Smith

Aurora Borealis, Northern lights. Mumemories - stock.adobe.com

Aurora Borealis: Why 2023 is a good year to see Northern Lights Beth Franklin

Stock image of a meteoroid

See footage of small asteroid lighting up sky above English Channel Rahmah Ghazali

Near miss: NASA says Earth set for ‘close encounter’ with asteroid Ethan Evans

Earth’s inner core may have started spinning in a new direction, accord to scientists.

Earth’s inner core may have started spinning in a new direction Dennis Morton

Alireza Akbari’s has been executed in Iran.

British man executed in Iran after being accused of spying for MI6 Chelsie Sewell

An image of newly discovered TOI 700 e Earth-sized planet

Nasa finds two new Earth-sized planets in ‘habitable zone’ Chelsie Sewell

Full night sky calendar for January 2023 Beth Franklin

March 2023 stargazing guide: When is the next supermoon

Stargazers stunned as huge meteor hurtles through the sky Daniel Mcneil

Virgin Orbit’s Cosmic Girl will be the first orbital launch from the UK (Photo: Getty Images)

Virgin Orbit Space Launch: UK rocket launching over Atlantic tonight Rahmah Ghazali

The skies will be hopefully as clear as this for any celestial events in 2023

Celestial events 2023 - meteor showers, full moons and lunar eclipses Patrick Hollis

How to watch The Letter: A Message For Our Earth featuring the Pope Ethan Evans

Stunning meteor shower captured over King Charles III stately home

You won’t need binoculars to see the Geminids - they can be seen clearly with the naked eye.

Geminid meteor shower 2022 UK: How to see it Jimmy Johnson

Alien bugs could be living deep underground on Mars, according to new research. The Red Planet is volcanically active, suggesting the right ingredients for present-day microbial life.

‘Alien bugs’ could be living deep underground on Mars, study finds Sophie Wills

Orion sends image of Moon and the Earth to celebrate halfway point Benjamin Jackson

The earth’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, erupts over the weekend Benjamin Jackson

Liat Segal & Dr. Yasmine Meroz's artwork being unveiled on the ISS where microgravity allows the water to stick to the metal frame in large globules

Impossible Object: art and space combine in unique zero gravity work Benjamin Jackson

The cast of Benidorm won Most Popular Comedy Programme award at the NTAs in 2011.

Is Benidorm coming back? Writer teases new series of ITV show Jimmy Johnson

The earth’s population has risen by over one billion in 11 years

UN announces Earth’s population has hit 8 billion Patrick Hollis

The Sumatran rhino has been battling extinction for nearly a million years, with problems beginning in the last Ice Age.

Sumatran rhino could be saved by ‘creating sperm’ from dead male Sophie Wills

The Hubble telescope sits in low-earth orbit (image: Getty Images)

NASA’s Hubble Telescope captures supernova happening in early universe Jamie Jones

A red full moon. Image: kmls - stock.adobe.com

Lunar eclipse 2022 - how to watch the Blood Moon Beth Franklin

Partial solar eclipse UK 2022: How to view it this week Beth Franklin

Dorset was battered by thunderstorms and a band of heavy rain overnight on the weekend.

Rare footage shows thunderbolt hit sea off the English coast Dennis Morton

The Northern Lights captured above South Shields, by Steven Lomas

Photographer captures Northern Lights illuminating South Shields sky Sam Johnson

Don't miss your chance to see the annual Orionids meteor shower

Orionids Meteor Shower 2022: When is it and how can you can see it Beth Franklin

The Northern Light captured above Souter Lighthouse in South Shields

Stunning photo captures Northern Lights dancing in the sky Sam Johnson