Prince Philip, 99, spends his second night under observation at London’s King Edward VII hospital

The ‘sprightly’ Duke of Edinburgh was seen in ‘very good humour’ before his admission to hospital, according to royal sources, as it was confirmed he spent a second night under observation from doctors. Prince Philip, 99, was last night kept in at private King Edward VII’s Hospital in Marylebone for rest and observation after a ‘short … Read more

Japan roller coaster to get 180ft-high observation deck that has amazing views of Mount Fuji

Revealed: The 180ft-high $10m observation deck in the middle of a roller coaster that will offer amazing views of Mount Fuji (and visitors can zoom back down in a tube slide) The observation deck will open in the middle of the Fujiyama roller coaster in Fuji-Q Highland theme park The platform is being built to mark … Read more

Moment the Moon photobombs NASA observation satellite’s view of the Sun during lunar transit 

The moon stole the show from the sun during its lunar transit. Astronomers observing the ball of gas caught the moon photobombing their footage on October 16 when it passed between NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory and the sun. The transit lasted for about 50 minutes and at its peak, the moon covered 44 percent the … Read more

Italian Alps: New observation deck that sits 10,000ft up on the Schnals Valley Glacier ridge opens

Ascending to this incredible new observation deck might just be the peak experience of a visit to the Italian Alps.  Called Ötzi Peak 3251m, it is perched around the corner from Austria on the Schnals Valley Glacier ridge in the South Tyrol at a height, as the name suggests, of 3,251m (10,666ft).  The viewing platform … Read more

Former lighthouse used as observation tower in World War Two goes on sale for £1million

A former lighthouse that once also served as an observation tower during the Second World War has been put on the market and valued at £1million. The Old Lighthouse on St Anne’s Head, near Haverfordwest in Wales, was decommissioned decades ago before being turned into an eight-bedroom home. The unique property also features four en-suite … Read more

Can YOU spot the seagull in this busy blue sky? Tricky puzzle puts observation skills to the test

As the heatwaves continues and the lockdown measures begin to ease across the UK, many people are booking staycations in order to lap up the sun. And GalaBingo.com is helping puzzlers get into the mood by challenging people across the country to spot the hidden seagull in a busy summer-themed illustration. The brainteaser shows a sky … Read more