Calendars and Timekeeping
For thousands of years, people have used the sky to track time.
Hunt the Asteroids
How do we find asteroids?
Calculate the Speed of the Planets
Did you know the Earth is travelling around the Sun at nearly 107,000 kilometres per hour?
Keep a Moon Diary
Interactive Orrery
An Orrery is a moving, mechanical model of the Solar System. It shows how all of the planets orbit around the Sun.
Why Do We Have Seasons?
In the UK, we experience 4 seasons each year. These are Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. But why do we have seasons?
This animation shows you why we have seasons. Watch carefully what happens and read the words that appear on the screen.
Why Do Shadows Change Over Time?
Have you noticed that your shadow changes over time? The cartoon on this page shows why shadows change during the day.
