Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
Solar eclipse this week! – but what else can you see? Your guide to the biggest stargazing day of the summer
Getting ready for the eclipse? Here's what else you can see in the sky
We're getting a solar eclipse and shooting stars on the same day. How to see this week's cosmic double whammy
The August 12, 2026 solar eclipse lands on the same day as the peak of the best summer meteor shower
Perseids 2024 | How to see this month's meteor shower
The Perseid meteor shower begins late July and peaks every August. Find out how you can spot a Perseid in the night sky this month.
Want to see a solar eclipse and a meteor shower in one day? US astronomer reveals all you should know to enjoy the stargazing event of the year
Shannon Schmoll, director of the Abrams Planetarium at Michigan State University, reveals her tips for seeing the August 2026 solar eclipse and shooting stars on the same night
Eclipse path maps, animations, charts and video guides – all the info you need for the August 2026 solar eclipse
Info, visuals, animations and videos to help you prepare for the event
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These are the best places in the UK and Ireland to see the August 2026 solar eclipse
Our UK and Ireland viewing guide for the August 2026 solar eclipse
How to photograph the August 2026 solar eclipse
Capture the August eclipse with our photography guide
Next meteor shower 2026
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.
Best things to see in the Southern Hemisphere sky, August 2026
Find out what's in the night sky tonight from your Southern Hemisphere location.
Best planets to see throughout August 2026
Our guide to observing the planets in August
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.
Best red light head torches
Maintain your dark adaptation and keep your hands free while stargazing with the best red light head torches for astronomers.
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.
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.
Turn your telescope into a solar eclipse projector! How to make a solar projection screen for observing the Sun or a solar eclipse
Safely record features moving across the face of the Sun with this simple device.
Dirty binoculars? Simple hacks to clean them and get them back to giving you tip-top views
There’s more to keeping delicate optical devices clean than spit and polish. Find out how to keep your binoculars clean with our DIY guide.
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.
Best planets to see in July 2026
Our guide to the best planets to see in July.
There are strange, shining clouds visible in the sky at the moment. Here's how to photograph them with your smartphone
Coax your phone’s camera into low-light mode and catch ethereal noctilucent clouds.
The best planets to see in the night sky, June 2026
Find out what planets are worth observing in the sky this month.
