Perseid Meteor Shower
Every August, the dark skies of Northumberland play host to a wonderful celestial display. Tiny flecks of cosmic debris light...
To be or Not to be: The Plastic Tree Guard
A Controversial Topic Three years ago, The Guardian published a bold article arguing that it was better to lose a...
Hedgerows – the Secret Ecosystem of the British Countryside
Looking for wildlife this summer and not sure where to find it? Well, it could be closer than you think....
The Summer Night Sky
The short nights of June and July never become fully dark in Northumberland. Despite that, there are still celestial wonders...
Night shining clouds of the Summer
Astronomers and clouds generally don’t get on. There is one exception. When the long summer days of Northumberland finally give...
March Eclipses
March will be an exciting month for skywatchers in the UK, as two eclipses—one lunar and one solar—take place within...
Cosmic Love Stories!
Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love in all its forms, but did you know that the universe is...
Orion, the Hunter
A couple of years ago I was waiting outside Ingram Village Hall for our guests to arrive for an evening...
An Autumn Comet
During October we have the exciting prospect of a bright comet appearing in the night sky. Comet 2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS...
