Astronomy (Space)

After this weekend's epic aurora australis display, the Bureau of Meteorology says there is still a geomagnetic storm underway that may produce visible southern lights in parts of Australia but the chance of seeing them is less likely. 

From Australia to the US — here's how the dazzling lights of the aurora australis and borealis were captured in each hemisphere in a rare spectacle.

Dr Karl explains the physics behind the aurora australis that occurred over the weekend.

The Earth has seen its biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years, creating spectacular auroras across the globe. And the Bureau of Meteorology says the southern lights should be visible again tonight. 

Director of the University of Tasmania's Greenhill Observatory Andrew Cole says the previous geomagnetic storm of this strength occurred over 20 years ago.

The Earth has experienced its strongest geomagnetic storm of the past 20 years, resulting in stunning light displays across the globe. But what are geomagnetic storms exactly and do they present a risk to people or the planet?

The aurora borealis and australis — the northern and southern lights — are captured by photographers around the world as a rare solar weather event colours the skies in magical hues.

The so-called super-Earth is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.

It's the first time the test range in South Australia has been used with locals hopeful it'll lead to ongoing jobs in the space industry.

The Eta Aquariids are one of two meteor showers caused by leftover debris from Halley's comet, and this year could be a cracker — experts predict up to 21 meteors an hour. 

NASA's James Webb Telescope has captured the most detailed infrared images ever taken of the Horsehead Nebula, one of the most majestic and recognisable objects in the night sky, the space agency says.

Humanity's most distant spacecraft — which fell silent in November — is once again sending status reports after NASA engineers working with a two-day communication delay devised a software fix for a failed computer chip.

Sydney-born Katherine Bennell-Pegg is breaking barriers to become the very first qualified astronaut under the Australian flag.

After 12 months walking underwater in spacesuits, undertaking simulated weightlessness flights, and learning to speak Russian, there is no certainty Katherine Bennell-Pegg will go to space. But she is first in line if Australia launches a mission.

Stargazers were treated to another light show as the Aurora Australis again revealed itself in the skies above South Australia and Tasmania in the early hours of Saturday.

The helicopter, called Ingenuity, has transmitted its final message to Earth and will now serve as an immobile data-gathering unit on the red planet's surface, the space agency says.

Astronomers have discovered the second-largest black hole known to be in the Milky Way, and it's located just 2,000 light-years from Earth.

Australians will be able to see comet 12P/Pons-Brooks aka the 'Devil Comet' this week even without a telescope or binoculars. Here's how to spot it and snap a photo.

A plumber from Gippsland who's spent 30 years star gazing from his back-yard has been recognised for his services to astronomy.

It's taken the Gilmour brothers nearly 10 years to build and design a locally made orbital rocket. Space enthusiasts are set to flock to north Queensland to see it lift off.

After millions of people looked up to the sky to view Monday's total solar eclipse, NASA has shared incredible images of what the event looked like for those in space.  

The Sun is putting on a show for Earth, with the highest level of geomagnetic activity in six years. Mawson Station chef Justin Chambers photographed a recent aurora and explains what it's like to watch the spectacle from about as far south as you can go.

From the observatory he built in his backyard, Rod Stubbings is one of only three people worldwide who have made 400,000 measurements of the brightness of variable stars.

The White House directs the space agency to create a time standard by 2026, as it sets the stage for future Mars missions and growing lunar competition. 

Despite fiery end, SpaceX Starship hit key milestones in third launch.