
Pete Lawrence
Astronomer and presenter
Pete Lawrence is an experienced astronomer and astrophotographer, and a presenter on BBC's The Sky at Night.
Recent articles by Pete Lawrence
How to see the Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower this month
Enjoy a moonless sky for this week's peak of the Southern Delta Aquariids.
Photograph the Buck Moon rising and you'll be able to debunk an illusion as old as the Moon itself
See the Buck Moon illusion
Planets | See Saturn and Venus in July 2025
Mars and Jupiter steal the show as the planets start to improve this month.
Saturn is our pick of the planets in July 2025. Here's how to get the best views of the ringed world
This week, you are further from the Sun than at any other time this year. Here's why
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.
There's a chance to see Saturn, Neptune and the Moon together this week before sunrise. Here's how to do it
Catch Mars's meeting with bright star Regulus in Leo this weekend
How to see star Alioth, a yo-yo star, chemically speaking
Alioth – a yo-yo star, chemically speaking
The green flash of Venus: what it is and how to see it
Can you observe the green flash effect of Venus as it sets over the horizon?
A guide to star Antares
How to see star Antares in the night sky.
Photograph the Moon with your smartphone camera
Tips and tricks to help you succeed in lunar astrophotography using a smartphone.
Planets | June 2025
Find out what planets are worth observing in the sky this month.
Mercury gets better and better this month, including a meeting with the Moon. This is how you can see it
Observing guide | What comets and asteroids are 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.
How to take a photograph through a pair of binoculars
Is it possible to take a photograph through binoculars? You'll either need a steady hand or switch to a smartphone adaptor.
Lunar libration: what it is and how to photograph it
A guide to libration of the Moon, and how to capture contrasting images that reveal the ‘extra’ areas at the Moon’s edges.
Vesta at opposition, May 2025
Eta Aquariids 2025 | See this year's meteor shower
How to see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower this year.
Mars and the Beehive Cluster, May 2025
Visible planets in May 2025
Saturn and Mars are your best bets this month.
Venus is a beautiful morning star throughout May 2025. Here's how to see it at its best
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.