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Artemis Programme: what you need to know about NASA’s Moon missions
NASA's Artemis missions aim to land the first woman and person of colour on the Moon, create a lunar base, and lay the groundwork for a future trip to Mars!
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NASA's Perseverance rover: everything you need to know
NASA's new rover is ready to begin searching for life on Mars
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Curators against the clock
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Lyrid meteor shower 2025: when and where to see it in the UK
What is it, when is it and where can I see the Lyrid meteor shower this year?
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Draconid meteor shower 2025: When and where to see it in the UK
What is it, when is it and where can I see the Draconid meteor shower this year?
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When do the clocks go forward?
Marking the start of British Summer Time, the clocks 'spring forward' in March, meaning we'll lose an hour's sleep
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Night Sky Highlights - April 2025
Discover what to see in the night sky this April, from the Lyrid meteor shower to bright inner planets, and more.
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What is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) - and why does it matter?
How did local clock time in Greenwich change the world?
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British Summer Time (BST) and Daylight Saving - understanding UK time changes
Why does UK time change, and when was British Summer Time first introduced? Explore the history of BST and daylight saving
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Everything you've ever wanted to know about the Moon
The Moon is Earth's most familiar companion, the closest astronomical object to the Earth. No other planet has a satellite as large in comparison to its own size.