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Space

How to watch the partial solar eclipse in Europe this weekend

The Moon will take a bite out of the Sun on Saturday and will be visible around the Northern Hemisphere, including across Europe. Here's what to know.

27/03/2025

Space

Venus to pass between the Earth and sun this weekend

Venus will pass between the Earth and the sun this weekend, but don't try to look for it.

21/03/2025

Destinations

Where to go in Europe for (almost) guaranteed winter sunshine

Guests will be eligible for a one-night complimentary stay for every full day the Cyprus resort doesn’t meet the ‘Sunshine Guarantee’.

29/10/2024

Health news

Bright light therapy found to work treating other types of depression

Bright light therapy is a promising early treatment for patients with non-seasonal depression, a new analysis found.

02/10/2024

Space

Comet A3: How to see the 'comet of the century' as it passes Earth

Two viewing windows are possible to catch a glimpse of what’s being described as the astrological event of the year with your naked eyes and some luck.

27/09/2024

Travel News

What is reef-friendly sunscreen and does it really protect the ocean?

Your sun protection could be damaging coral reefs. Here's what you can do about it.

23/06/2024

Space

Sun’s magnetic field may originate close to surface, experts say

Researchers say the new finding could help predict periods of extreme solar storms.

28/05/2024

Destinations

Spain, Portugal, Italy: Where are Europe’s best beaches?

Spain was the ultimate summer holiday destination with 28 per cent of Europe’s best beaches.

26/03/2024

Space

Geomagnetic storm could interfere with communications on Earth

Space weather forecasters are expecting solar flaring to reach Earth on Monday causing a geomagnetic storm and the appearance of the Northern Lights.

25/03/2024

Green News

The UN is not launching a solar geoengineering panel - here’s why

There are fears the untested technology could stoke geopolitical tensions or be used by a rogue billionaire.

29/02/2024

Destinations

Switch grey skies for Europe's best winter sun destinations

Beat your winter blues with sunshine, blue skies, smaller crowds, and affordable accommodation.

22/01/2024

Travel News

Blue Monday: How a travel agency’s PR stunt continues to sell holidays

Each time Blue Monday comes around, travel agencies seize the opportunity to market escapist holiday deals to beach destinations or cruises to sunnier climes.

15/01/2024

Travel News

Northern Lights shine from Stonehenge to Berlin after solar storm

The aurora borealis coloured skies from Shetland to Slovenia last night. Here’s where they could be seen - and why they’re brighter this year.

06/11/2023

Space

From the Moon to the Sun: India launches its latest space mission

India launched the mission in its ambitious space programme on Saturday on a trip to the centre of the solar system.

02/09/2023

Eco-Innovation

A giant ‘sun umbrella’ could stem global warming, new paper claims

We might one step closer to a giant solar shade that could help cool the Earth.

01/08/2023

Eco-Innovation

What is sun blocking and does it really work?

A White House report confirms that the US is open to researching solar radiation modification, or sun blocking.

05/07/2023

Culture news

Watch: Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the phenomenon of "Manhattanhenge"

"Manhattanhenge brings not magic, but majesty" says astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson who coined the term "Manhattanhenge".

31/05/2023

Eco-Innovation

This solar oven is cutting costs and bakery emissions in Lebanon

Did you know you can power an oven with the heat of the sun?

23/04/2023

Mobility

How a backyard photographer helped capture the Sun like never before

Putting together around 90,000 photographs of the Sun, astrophotographers Andrew McCarthy and Jason Guenzel captured a dazzling fiery show.

08/04/2023

Experiences

Aruba launches competition for the ‘world’s easiest job’

The island experiences more sunny days than any other in the Caribbean.

23/03/2023