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Meteorological spring begins on March 1st, until summer on June 1st. Astronomically, the equinox marks the beginning of spring and the exact date varies slightly from year to year.…

Coronavirus. The virus we are all talking about, and you are probably thinking about. The new strain of the coronavirus is spreading fast around the world – but one place you won’t need to read about the coronavirus is here on the Under Lucky Stars blog right? This is a…

The question has been the inspiration for a number of big Hollywood movies, that legendary song ‘Life on Mars’ by David Bowie, the launch of various spacecraft, probes, robots, rovers and now there is talk of humans colonizing Mars. What’s the answer though? Is there life on Mars?…

International Women’s Day, 2020 took place yesterday. The theme was “Each for Equality”. Here, at Under Lucky Stars, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to commemorate some of our pioneering women astronomers!…

In our fast-paced modern world, the ancient art of stargazing is disappearing. Here's our Guide to the First 5 Constellations to get you started, no apps or technology needed!…

If you love stargazing, you have come to the right place. Soaking up the night sky in all its starry glory is a truly magnificent experience – but it is not always easy. Read all about the history of telescopes and our top picks for telescopes for the budding astronomer!…

Are you buying a Star Map for you and your partner? It can be hard to think of the right Star Map title to express your love. Only you can decide but here are 10 Romantic Star Quotations to give you some inspiration!…

We need to talk about SpaceX’s Starlink. First off – what is SpaceX, what does Starlink mean and why is everyone talking about it? Here's all you need to know about Starlink and what you can do to help.…

With back-to-back birthdays you are constantly racking your brains for awesome gifts. Put those socks down, we have got you covered! Read on however if you are looking for gifts for serious star-gazers.…

This last decade has seen astounding developments in the charting of the night sky. New 3D maps created the most intricate imaging of stars, black holes and galaxies. The very night sky we can recreate for your bedroom wall!…