Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
Visible planets in May 2025
Saturn and Mars are your best bets this month.
Best, easiest things to see in the night sky this week
Venus is a beautiful morning star throughout May 2025. Here's how to see it at its best
Masterclass: The planets in their prime
Join our Masterclass with Pete Lawrence, expert astro imager and presenter on BBC Four’s The Sky at Night at 7pm on 25 April 2024.
Save 20% when you buy all three as a series booking
Eta Aquariids 2025 | See this year's meteor shower
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower 2023 peaks on the evening of 6/7 May, but a full Moon will hamper the view.
What's new?
The 2025 Flower Moon will be visible on 12 May. Find out what it is and how to see it
Catch the full Moon at the end of May and you will have seen a 'Flower Moon'.
When is the next full Moon? Full Moon calendar dates for 2025
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2025.
That bright morning star near the crescent Moon? That's Venus, and it has a close encounter with the Moon later this week
The Lyrid meteor shower is currently at its peak. Here's how to see a shooting star tonight.
With the Moon out of the way during peak activity, this year's Lyrid meteor shower is the first many good showers throughout 2023.
Spring's best meteor shower peaks tonight. Astronomer reveals all you need to know to see a shooting star
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.
Buyer's guide | Best telescopes for astrophotography
How to choose a telescope for photographing the night sky, and some of the best models 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.
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 make a solar projection screen for safe observing the Sun or solar eclipse
Safely record features moving across the face of the Sun with this simple device.
Crafty science project: make a model showing what causes a solar eclipse or lunar eclipse
Follow our DIY guide and make a simple model demonstrating how a solar and lunar eclipse works for a fun children's school science project.
The best, safest ways to view a solar eclipse, from low-cost, simple options to expert astronomer techniques
What are the best and safest ways to view an eclipse?
Skills
Expert advice on a range of practical astronomy techniques, from setting up your telescope to combatting light pollution.
Meteor showers | When the next one is, and how to see it
Find out whether there is a meteor shower occurring above the UK tonight, when the next one is, and how to see a meteor for yourself.
Visible planets in the night sky, April 2025
Mercury returns to evening skies in April 2023, making it a planet to keep an eye on this month. Find out which dates are best for observing Mercury.
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.