Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
14 best astronomy and stargazing apps for smartphones
A good smartphone app can help you locate and photograph objects in the night sky. Here are some of the best, tried and tested.
Observing guide | What comets and asteroids are in the sky tonight?
What comets and asteroids can you see in the sky tonight and over the coming weeks? Find out when and where to look to see a Near Earth Object.
Best binocular targets to see tonight | Best things to see in the night sky with binoculars tonight
With binoculars you can see so much more in the night sky. Take our deep-sky tour and find out.
Best things to see in the Southern Hemisphere sky, May 2026
Find out what's in the night sky tonight from your Southern Hemisphere location.
Next full Moon dates 2025
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2026.
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Venus-Jupiter conjunction in June 2026
See Venus and Jupiter meet for a celestial summer spectacle
Spain will witness a glorious total solar eclipse this summer. These are the best places to catch totality
The best and most beautiful places to catch totality in Spain, summer 2026.
Jupiter is one of the best planets to see in May 2026. Here's our complete guide for the whole month
How to track the planet Jupiter in the night sky throughout 2026, including best times to see and how to observe the gas giant
Best planets to see in the sky, May 2026
Our guide to observing the planets this month
When does the Flower Moon 2026 rise tonight? Find out with our moonrise timetable
Rise times for the 1 May 2026 Flower Moon for major cities across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Australia
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.
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?
Make a Moon phase calculator and calendar
Make a mechanical instrument that calculates and displays the phase of the Moon for any chosen day of the year.
How to build a rolling telescope dolly
Complete our astronomy DIY project to wheel your telescope setup in and out of storage without delay.
Skills
Expert advice on a range of practical astronomy techniques, from setting up your telescope to combatting light pollution.
How to photograph the Moon with a smartphone
Tips and tricks to help you succeed in lunar astrophotography using a smartphone.
Eta Aquariids 2026 | See this year's meteor shower
How to see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower this year.
How to see all of the Apollo landing sites on the Moon
It is possible to spot the landing sites of Apollo 11 - 17 on the Moon with a telescope. Find out how in our observing guide.
