Daily Express :: Comets Feedhttps://www.express.co.ukSimply The Best 7 Days A Weeken-gbhttps://www.express.co.ukhttps://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gifDaily ExpressTue, 07 Apr 2026 23:24:41 +0100http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssCakePHPnews@express.co.uknews@express.co.uk<![CDATA[I uncovered terrifying event in Edwardian era that hardly anyone knows about]]>

From Halley's Comet Panic to impending war in Europe, the Edwardian era is far more fascinating than people realise and just as relevant today

]]>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 05:01:00 +0100UKComets, Murder, Books (section), Edwardian era, Halley's Comet Panic, murder mystery, social change<![CDATA[How to see Orionid meteor shower in UK tonight with no telescope needed]]>

The Orionid meteor shower is set to peak tonight , with people all around the UK staying up to watch - and you don't need a telescope to see them.

]]>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0100UKMeteors, Comets, Viral news, meteor shower, Orionid meteor shower, Halley's Comet, astronomy, viral, UK stargazing, light pollution.<![CDATA[Exact times Perseids meteor shower visible in the UK in August]]>

The Perseids is considered the best meteor shower of the year and is usually visible from mid-July until late-August.

]]>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:16:00 +0100UKMeteors, Comets, Perseids Meteor Shower, UK stargazing, Swift-Tuttle comet, light pollution tips<![CDATA[Interstellar object mystery may have been solved as scientists share 'excitement']]>

Comet 3I/Atlas may be the oldest spotted so far and should be visible through amateur telescopes in just a few weeks' time.

]]>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:38:00 +0100ScienceComets, Space, NASA, 3I/Atlas, Comet 3I/Atlas, 3I/Atlas latest, 3I/Atlas news, What is 3I/Atlas, Space news, Comets news, NASA news, <![CDATA[Mysterious object from 'another star system' is 'waking up' while heading towards Earth]]>

The European Space Agency has detected what could be only the third known object to enter our solar system from interstellar space

]]>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:16:00 +0100ScienceComets, Asteroids, Space exploration, A11pl3Z, European Space Agency, interstellar object, comet<![CDATA[What is the Eta Aquarid meteor shower and when can you see it in Britain?]]>

Stargazers can catch a glimpse of an astronomical phenomenon this Bank Holiday as skies will be lit up.

]]>Sat, 03 May 2025 09:07:00 +0100UKMeteors, Comets, UK weather, Space, Eta Aquarid meteor shower, Halley's comet, stargazing, UK weather conditions<![CDATA[New green comet to be visible from the UK - when and how you can spot it ]]>



]]>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:21:00 +0100ScienceComets, Space, C/2025 F2 (SWAN), Michael Mattiazo, green comet, UK skywatchers<![CDATA[Stunning comet visible next week to be brighter than Venus for first time in 160,000 years]]>

The comet C/2024 G3 could outshine Venus next week as it appears in the sky for the first time in a staggering 160,000 years.

]]>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000UKComet C/2024 G3, Venus brightness, Sun-skirting comet, Oort Cloud origin, comet brighter than venus<![CDATA[Quadrantids meteor shower: Astrophysicist reveals how to view celestial spectacular]]>

EXCLUSIVE: The Quadrantids are known for their bright fireball meteors, which can appear blue due to their high velocity and the presence of certain elements such as magnesium and iron.

]]>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:35:00 +0000ScienceQuadrantid meteor shower, UK stargazing, Dr Shyam Balaji, celestial event viewing tips<![CDATA[Comet A3: How and when you can see 'once in a lifetime' phenomenon in the sky tonight]]>

Stargazers are in for a treat this October as a long period comet will be visible in the night sky this week with the evening of October 15 being the best night to spot it.

]]>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:13:00 +0100WeatherComet A3, Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, stargazing, Lowell Observatory, comet how to spot, how to spot comet, nasa, space