HUMANITY HAS CHANGED AN AWFUL LOT IN THE PAST 58 YEARS. THE MOON? NOT SO MUCH. It was in 1968 that astronauts first drew near the moon, and it will be early this year, if all goes as planned, that a c

When we’re talking about the Moon, the term ‘promontorium’ describes a headland or cape, an outcrop of rock standing above the surrounding surface. One prominent example can be seen where 650km Mare S

To mark the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, Ben Lerwill journeys to NASA’s headquarters in Houston, Texas, US

The angle the ecliptic makes with the western horizon around sunset is maximised at this time of year, which gives us a good view of any of our Solar System neighbours positioned on the eastern side o

Our astronomical adventure in the hills of mid-Wales starts on an unlucky note. The autumnal sunshine of earlier has been swept away by a persistent drizzle rolling across the valleys and hilltops of

Fashion is shooting for the stars this season. Susie Lau explores how the celestial is capturing the hearts of us all, including the industry’s key players