Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
How to see comet C/2025 A6 (LEMMON) right now
Halloween Astronomy | How to plan a spooky stargazing session
Witches, dragons, demons and fireballs abound in the autumnal night sky, provided you know where to look.
UK clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday 26 October 2025
When the clocks change and why.
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
Now's your best chance to see Comet Lemmon and autumn's top meteor shower. Here's how
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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.
See shooting stars from Halley's Comet tonight. Why conditions are perfect for autumn’s top meteor shower
How to see the Orionid meteor shower 2025
See the Orionid meteor shower peak this week with our beginners' guide.
We're getting three supermoons in a row before the end of the year. Here's what you need to know
Next full Moon 2025 calendar dates
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2025.
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.
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.
Why image stabilising binoculars are worth it
Modern binoculars are benefitting more and more from image stabilisation technology. S
Buyer's guide | Best telescopes for astrophotography
How to choose a telescope for photographing the night sky, and some of the best models available.
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.
Observing guide | The best targets to see in the Orion constellation
A guide to the Orion constellation, how to see it and the Hunter's best deep-sky objects.
Observing guide | Planets, October 2024
As it approaches opposition, now's a great time to observe and image the gas giant.
Observing guide | Best autumn constellations
The darker months are a great time to get out and get stargazing. Get to know the brighter, recognisable constellations that are visible in the autumnal night sky.