Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
Geminids 2024 | How to see this year's meteor shower
Find out when is the best time to see a Geminid meteor in the sky.
Photograph the Geminid meteor shower with our top tips
Top tips to help you increase your chances of capturing a Gemind on camera.
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.
Masterclass: 10 ways to improve your imaging
Join our online spring Masterclass with award-winning planetary imager Martin Lewis at 7pm on 13 June 2024.
Save 20% when you buy all three as a series booking
Next full Moon dates 2025
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2025.
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Photograph the Moon with your smartphone camera
Tips and tricks to help you succeed in lunar astrophotography using a smartphone.
6 ways to enjoy a full Moon or supermoon
How to make the most of and enjoy a full Moon or supermoon.
Photograph the supermoon rising to create a beautiful image. Our expert shows you how
6 beautiful objects to see in the night sky with binoculars throughout December 2025
With binoculars you can see so much more in the night sky. Take our deep-sky tour and find out.
Comets and asteroids visible 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.
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.
Telescope Mounts: a beginner's guide
What are telescope mounts, what are the different types and why do astronomers use them? Find out in our beginners' guide.
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.
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.
Can't see the aurora? You can detect it with a homemade magnetometer
Follow our guide to create your own record of space weather and produce an audio recording of it. Written by Stuart Green
Skills
Expert advice on a range of practical astronomy techniques, from setting up your telescope to combatting light pollution.
End the year with the planets. These are the best ones in the night sky throughout December 2025
Find out what planets are in the night sky tonight and throughout the month of December 2023.
Observing guide | How to see the planets in 2025
Our month-by-month guide to locating the planets throughout 2025.
Leonids 2023 | See the meteor shower peak this weekend with our charts and top tips
The Leonid meteor shower peaks on 17 November. Find out how to see it in our beginner's guide.