Strange spiral seen in the sky - BBC explains what it was

The Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles is live streaming its view of the celestial treat.

Beavers captured from Scotland are released into the wild in England for the first time.

Three astronomers tell the BBC what planets are on display in the sky above the UK this week.

Italian authorities say people have been injured after venturing too close to the red-hot lava.

BBC weather presenter Ben Rich has the latest update as a new storm approaches the UK.

Red warnings have been issued for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland on Friday.

The mission was partially successful after the booster that propelled the rocket into space failed to land on a platform in the ocean.

Storm Blair has brought freezing temperatures across the East Coast and Midwest US.

Amber weather warnings are in force and travel disruption is expected in some parts of the UK, as snow continues to fall.

Astronauts on the International Space Station send a festive message from orbit, some 250 miles (400km) above Earth.

Elizabeth Rizzini has the latest forecast as Storm Darragh eases but continues to bring strong winds.

A van driver has been killed by a fallen tree, as Storm Darragh brings strong winds and heavy rain.

Roads are closed, trees are uprooted and buildings are damaged amid reports of a tornado on Thursday.

BBC Weather's Ben Rich has the latest forecast as the storm continues to bring challenging weather conditions across the UK.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning until 07:00 on Sunday for some parts of Scotland

Children and dogs have been enjoying the cold weather despite the freezing conditions.

The weather event has multiplied damages from the 'bomb cyclone' seen in the US north-west earlier this week.

Two people died in the storm that hit the West coast of the US and Canada overnight.

A yellow alert for high winds gusting up to 60 mph (97km/h) covers the whole of Scotland.

The brightness of the moon would allow ancient communities to increase hunting at this time of year - hence the name.