The Local Sweden

Here's your chance to name Sweden's new planet and star

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 16:50:38 +0200

Sweden is inviting people to help name a Jupiter-like exoplanet that orbits a star four times wider than the sun. Here's how to cast your vote.

Vernal equinox provides celestial proof of spring

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:07:00 +0100

For long suffering residents of Sweden, Sunday's vernal equinox brought with it celestial proof that spring is indeed on its way, contributor Tom Callen writes.

Sweden braces for year's first solar eclipse

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:10:00 +0100

Many sun-starved Swedes will have to make due with a partial sunrise on Tuesday morning as Sweden is set to experience the first solar eclipse of 2011.

Guiding your celestial way on the longest night

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:53:00 +0100

Looking for something to keep you busy on the longest night of the year? Contributor Tom Callen offers a guide to reading the stars above Sweden during the winter solstice.