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
We're about to get a new star in the night sky. Here's how to photograph the Blaze Star when it erupts
How to photograph the constellation Corona Borealis and capture the Blaze Star when it erupts and produces a new star in the sky
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.
Venus and Jupiter are closing in one each other. Here's how to capture spectacular images of their close encounter
Top tips for photographing Venus and Jupiter in May and June 2026, including the close conjunction on 9 June 2026
Jupiter is one of the best planets to see in May 2026. Here's our complete guide for the whole month
How to track the planet Jupiter in the night sky throughout 2026, including best times to see and how to observe the gas giant
Visible planets in May 2025
Our guide to observing the planets this month
How to photograph the Moon with a smartphone
Tips and tricks to help you succeed in lunar astrophotography using a smartphone.
A large full Moon mosaic takes your lunar photography to the next level. Here's how to do it, step-by-step
Find out how to photograph and stitch together sections of the Moon to make a full Moon mosaic.
Venus and Jupiter are side-by-side in May 2026, with a close encounter coming in June. Here's how to track them every night
Track the two brightest planets at the moment as they head for a close encounter this summer
Ever seen a strange flash in the night sky? This is what it could be
A guide to strange lights and flashes in the sky
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.
Eta Aquariids 2026 | See this year's meteor shower
How to see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower this year.
See Venus meet the crescent Moon and Uranus this weekend
Beautiful conjunctions of Venus, Uranus, the Moon and the Pleiades
Lyrid meteor shower 2026
Our complete guide to seeing the Lyrids
Visible planets in the night sky, April 2026
Your guide to seeing the planets in 2026
Venus is back! And it's only going to get better. How to see the Evening Star throughout April
A guide to observing the Evening Star this month
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.
How to see comets 24P/Schaumasse and C/2024 E1 Wierzchoś
Comet 24P/Schaumasse is well placed during February 2026, but fading
Jupiter is still king of the planets in March 2026. Here's how to see it at its best
Jupiter is your planet of the month for March 2026
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.
How to photograph an enormous Moon on the horizon
Observing guide | How to observe the Moon
Want to get to know the Moon better? Discover how to explore our celestial neighbour with our observing guide.
