Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
How to photograph a conjunction of planets and the Moon
Read our beginner's guide and find out how to capture a beautiful astronomical conjunction with a smartphone or a camera.
There's a chance to see a wafer-thin Moon with Venus this week. Are you up to the challenge?
A chance to see a thin crescent Moon on 19 March 2026 – catch the sweet spot after sunset when the sky is dark before the Moon gets too low.
The constellations and the stars won't last forever, but will move and change over time
Consider a future where the familiar constellations and star patterns are warped beyond recognition
Venus-Jupiter conjunction in June 2026
See Venus and Jupiter meet for a celestial summer spectacle
Want to learn how to stargaze? Here's how to get started in 12 easy steps
Stargazing is easy: you just have to look up! But getting started can be daunting for some. Read our top tips for spending your first night under the stars.
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Astronomy for beginners
Want to see stars, constellations and planets in the night sky but aren't sure where to start? Read our beginner's guide to observing the cosmos.
Night Sky Tonight: Guide to stargazing in March 2026
What can you see in the night sky tonight? Find out what's on view in our monthly stargazing guide.
Moon phase tonight – lunar phases and rise times for 2026
Dates for the Moon phases this year and timings for Moonrise every day.
Increased aurora tonight – the US States most likely to see Northern Lights displays this weekend
Increased Northern Lights displays, 6–8 March 2026
The 2026 Pink Moon rises at the start of April
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.
Observing guide | Visible planets in March
A guide to observing the planets in March, and which planets will not be visible.
Visible planets in the night sky, February 2026
How to see the planets in the sky this month.
How to photograph the Moon
How to take photos of the Moon: photograph a crescent, capture craters, what equipment you need, techniques, tips and photographing the Moon with a smartphone.
