The winning images of the 2026 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition will be announced during a live online ceremony on Thursday 17 September, beginning at 7pm BST (6pm UTC/2pm EDT).
How to watch Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026
The 2026 awards ceremony will be broadcast live on 17 September and can be viewed via the YouTube livestream below.
ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year is the world's biggest astrophotography competition and is hosted by the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
You can see some of the top images the competition's judges received this year by checking out the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist.
This year's ceremony will be presented live from the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Keep up with news and goings-on before the event by following the #APY18 hashtag on social media.
You can see all the top entries from this year’s competition in an exhibition at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London, opening 18 September 2026.
Check the Royal Museum Greenwich's Facebook and Twitter accounts for more info.
