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December solstice explained
Observing guide | Best planets in December 2024
Find out what planets are in the night sky tonight and throughout the month of December 2023.
Star FU Orionis extreme change in brightness
From shooting stars to cosmic rays and even gravity. This is how space affects Earth and life on our planet
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.
Lunar occultation of Mars, 18 December 2024
Stargazing | What to see in the night sky this month
What can you see in the night sky tonight? Find out what's on view in our monthly stargazing guide.
Your last chance to see it. How to catch Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS in December before it fades from view
Winter stargazing season is upon us! Here are 10 sights to spot with the naked eye in the run-up to Christmas
How sailors used the stars to navigate at sea
Is this a googly eye in space? No, it's a solar eclipse on Mars captured by one of NASA's rovers
Black Friday 2023 | Best telescope deals this year
Our pick of the best telescopes for astronomy featuring in the Black Friday sales
Black Friday 2023 | Best camera deals this year
A guide to the best Black Friday camera deals
Black Friday 2023 | Best binocular deals this year
A look at the best deals on binoculars this Black Friday.
Fare well, Comet A3
Guitar Nebula
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.
Observing | Planets visible over Christmas and December
Find out which planets will be visible throughout December.
Jupiter opposition, 7 December 2024
Buyer's guide | Best budget telescopes
A good telescope needn't cost the Earth. It is possible to explore the heavens with an inexpensive telescope, provided it's well-made.
Webb Telescope captures spectacular view of hat-shaped galaxy. But where is its glowing core?
How to observe Jupiter through a telescope
See the gas giant through a telescope and observe its weather patterns, large moons and Great Red Spot.