Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
Best things to see in the Southern Hemisphere sky, September 2026
Find out what's in the night sky tonight from your Southern Hemisphere location.
We're getting a Christmas Eve supermoon this year. All you need to know about the December 2026 celestial spectacle
A Christmas Eve supermoon will rise on the evening of December 24, 2026, marking one of the biggest, brightest full Moons of the year
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.
Your guide to the best planets visible in September 2026 and how to see them
Our stargazer's guide to the best planets to see in September
Planet Neptune is at its best this month. Here's how to see it
How to see Neptune at opposition in September 2026, including key dates and best observing tips for viewing it with your telescope.
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See the crescent Moon pass in front of the beautiful Beehive star cluster, 8 September 2026
How to see the lunar occultation of the Beehive Cluster, M44 in September 2026
The 2026 Corn Moon is also the Harvest Moon for the year. Here's how to see it
The Corn Moon rises on 26 September 2026. Find out why it's also the Harvest Moon and how to see it at its best.
Next full Moon 2026 calendar dates
Find out when the next full Moon is visible and full Moon names for 2026.
Night Sky Tonight: Guide to stargazing in September 2026
What can you see in the night sky tonight? Find out what's on view in our monthly stargazing guide.
Observing the blood Moon right now? Quick facts and smartphone tips to catch the lunar eclipse at its best
How to see today's blood Moon lunar eclipse
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.
Build a solar projector to safely observe the Sun or a solar eclipse
Project an image of the Sun for safe observing with this step-by-step DIY astronomy build.
Turn your telescope into a solar eclipse projector. Make a solar projection screen for observing the Sun or a solar eclipse
Safely record features moving across the face of the Sun with this simple device.
Build a solar funnel to safely observe the Sun or solar eclipse through your telescope
This easy-to-make device lets you view the Sun or solar eclipse in safety.
Skills
Expert advice on a range of practical astronomy techniques, from setting up your telescope to combatting light pollution.
How to photograph a lunar eclipse
Read our astrophotography guide and image a lunar eclipse.
How to make and use a pinhole camera
Try our DIY pinhole camera project for a low-effort way to trace the path of the Sun across the sky.
Perseids 2024 | How to see this month's meteor shower
The Perseid meteor shower begins late July and peaks every August. Find out how you can spot a Perseid in the night sky this month.
