Astronomy (Space)

When Wesley Lamont set up his camera to capture the aurora australis, he had no idea he was trampling on a fragile ecosystem and potentially causing decades of damage.

Over-zealous aurora chasers in WA's south west damaged a site of historical and cultural importance during May's magnetic storm, now the spot has been removed from a map listing viewing sites.

The winter solstice is today. Here's what you can expect from the "shortest day of the year".

Renowned for its multi-million-dollar wedding industry, Queensland's Sunshine Coast hinterland hopes to add stargazing to its tourism drawcard.

A legend in the Kimberley with his distinctive white beard — Greg Quicke introduced generations of visitors and locals to the wonders of the universe through his "astro tours" in the town of Broome

SpaceX's Starship rocket, designed to eventually send astronauts to the Moon and beyond, has undergone its fourth flight test.

What is a baby platypus called? Where is Planet Nine? Are you an uber geek? There's only one way to find out — take this quiz.

Chinese astronauts have completed 16 spacewalks since 2008, the Chinese manned spaced agency says. 

By 2030, the world's largest radio telescope will be operational in remote Western Australia, but by then tens of thousands of satellites will be orbiting Earth, blanketing it with radio noise.

In 2016, astronomers published a study suggesting a ninth planet could be hiding on the edge of our Solar System. Eight years later, they're still looking for it. So what will it take to find it?

Ed Dwight was in the same class as Apollo 11's Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, but NASA did not select black astronauts until 1978. On Sunday, aged 90, he finally experienced zero gravity.

Satellites are under threat like never before and more countries are preparing for wars in space. So, what exactly is going on above the atmosphere? And should we be worried?

Preliminary analysis from the Spanish Calar Alto astronomical observatory found the blue fireball entered our atmosphere at a speed of 161,000kph.

While the weekend's incredible auroral display might be over, the Sun's antics may still be ramping up over the next few months. Here's what you need to know.

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.