True Confessions (Again): I was a very logical but somewhat naive kid. The naivete lasted into my teenagery but this situation occurred when I was much younger. I’m certain I must have learned the ...

In order to keep time accurately, we have always had to set our clocks by the ticks of a better one. Until the 1950s, the best were those set by astronomers based on the position of the sun in the sky ...

The Royal Observatory Greenwich has closed its south building for a £77m, three-year renovation, adding new galleries, ...

As the air grows cooler and leaves gradually turn brown, it's evident that summer is finally coming to a close. And with that will come the eagerly awaited autumn equinox, taking place on September 22 ...

The Royal Observatory Greenwich has closed its south building for a £77m, three-year renovation, adding new galleries, step-free access, ...

With us chafing at time zones and daylight saving time (DST) these days, it can be easy to forget how much more confusing things were in the late 19th century. Back then few areas had synchronized ...