Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
Pink Moon, the fourth full Moon of the year
Next full Moon dates 2025
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2025.
Best, easiest things to see in the night sky this week
Masterclass: Capturing Jupiter on camera
Join our online spring Masterclass with Damian Peach, world-renowned astrophotographer and lecturer at 7pm on 23 May 2024.
Save 20% when you buy all three as a series booking
Partial solar eclipse, 29 March 2025
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Blood Moon lunar eclipse wows observers
What is a lunar eclipse and why are they red?
What is a lunar eclipse and why do they happen? Discover the science of lunar eclipses and view amazing pictures of the rusty-red 'blood Moon'.
How to see the Worm Moon rise tonight
Blood Moon total lunar eclipse wows stargazers across North and South America
Night sky tonight, March 2025
What can you see in the night sky tonight? Find out what's on view in our monthly stargazing guide.
Buyer's Guides
Thinking about your first scope or looking to upgrade your camera? Our buyer's guides will help you get to grips with what's available.
Top travel telescopes
For astronomy travel you'll need a compact, portable telescope that delivers results. We've picked some of the best budget and high-end travel telescopes.
Best telescopes for kids
Buying a telescope for children can be a tricky task. We've tested some of the best telescopes for kids and young people getting started in astronomy.
Buyer's guide | Best telescopes for astrophotography
How to choose a telescope for photographing the night sky, and some of the best models available.
Astronomy DIY
Our How-to and DIY projects to help you get the best out of practical astronomy, from home-made accessories to practical observing tutorials.
How to photograph the International Space Station
We reveal the tricks you need to image the International Space Station and capture its intricate features.
DIY Astronomy | Make a Solar System model
Make a model that shows the distances between the planets to scale.
Achieve fine focus with your DSLR camera by building this DIY microfocuser for your lens
Skills
Expert advice on a range of practical astronomy techniques, from setting up your telescope to combatting light pollution.
How to see the International Space Station in the night sky
Want to track the ISS across the sky, but don't know where to look? Read our guide to help you spot the space station tonight.
Mercury | How to observe the planet
Mercury returns favourably to our twilight skies in April 2023. Find out how to locate it and what you can see through a telescope.
How to photograph a lunar eclipse
Read our astrophotography guide and image a lunar eclipse.