The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks. The Perseids are ...

A 33-year-old man from Beccles has admitted possessing an air rifle after previously been banned from keeping weapons. Jai Souter, of Rigbourne Hill, Beccles, was before Ipswich Crown Court to admit ...

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The final meteor shower of the year is set to peak on Monday night, bringing shooting stars to skies across the northern hemisphere. The Ursid meteor shower, which occurs when the Earth passes through ...

As we move towards the end of 2025 we approach your last chance to see a spectacular meteor shower this year. The Ursid is a regular shower of meteors, objects burning up in the atmosphere, which ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

When the world feels a little heavy and my problems feel enormous, one thing I find helpful is looking up at the night sky. It helps to remember that we are so, so small and the universe is so ...