The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is active between 19 April and 28 May, peaking between midnight and dawn on 5 May with a predicted rate of up to 40 meteors per hour. This shower is more visible for the Southern Hemisphere and will appear low in the sky in the Northern Hemisphere in the early hours pre-dawn. Nevertheless, it should still be possible to see the shower in the eastern sky even when the radiant is below the horizon.

In 2025 the Eta Aquariids begin when the Moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, with maximum on May 5 happening one day after a first quarter moon, resulting in slightly unfavourable seeing conditions. Look eastwards to spot the star Eta Aquariid in the constellation of Aquarius, after which the meteor shower is named. The source of the meteor shower is the famous Halley’s Comet, which is visible from Earth about every 75-76 years.

We're excited to display our latest release, a stunning and large Acanthochirana Longiceps Shrimp plate set within our custom META series showcasing a sleek brushed stainless steel stand display. One for the avid collector looking to up their fossil game.

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An exciting exhibvit showcasing a rare Audoliceras Heteromorph ammonite duo set wihtin the original bedrock surrounding by natural minerals including quartz and calcite - let your eyes water, it's a gem!

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Marvel over this one of kind [in the top 4% of spinosaur toe claws discovered for it's calibre] Spinosaurus aegyptiacus toe claw set within our AES brass stand series, specially created for those who prefer to set a tone of palaeontological expression throughout their home, this one's worth noting in the diary.

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If you like fluorite, you'll love the isometric blue fluorite series set within our custom AES bronze stand series. This beautiful specimen showcases stunning blue gemstones that contrast against the natural backdrop of calcified grey bedrock that shimmers from all angles.

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Witnessing a meteorite is one thing - how about studying one, or even better, own one. We'll feature this amazing specimen from July 1st - 14th.

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In July and August the Perseid meteor shower will occur, a highlight of many astronomers’ calendars due to its high hourly rate and bright meteors. At the peak you could see up to 150 meteors per hour, and you might even catch some fireballs too.

In 2025 the Perseid meteor shower is active between 17 July and 24 August, with the shower peaking on 12 August. This year, sadly, the maximum of the shower falls three days after the full Moon, so viewing conditions won’t be optimal. However, the long duration of this shower means you have plenty of darker opportunities to see some Perseid meteors, like around the new moons on 24 July or 23 August.

The shower will appear to radiate from the constellation of Perseus, so find a dark spot and look there for the best chance of seeing some shooting stars.

The Moon will rise above the horizon just in time for us to see this total lunar eclipse from the UK. The eclipse’s maximum will occur at 7.33 pm BST, as the eclipse's actual maximum at 7.11 pm happens when the Moon is below the horizon. The Moon will then gradually move out of Earth's shadow until 9.55 pm.

During the eclipse, the Moon will appear a red hue because it will be illuminated by light that has passed through the Earth's atmosphere and been bent back towards the Moon by refraction. As the Moon will be low on the horizon and quite difficult to see, find a high point with a clear view to the east to see the most of this eclipse.