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
Observing Saturn in October 2026
Saturn is at opposition in October 2026, which makes it the perfect time to observe the planet and its famous rings
How to photograph the Moon with a smartphone
Tips and tricks to help you succeed in lunar astrophotography using a smartphone.
Observing guide | Planets, October 2024
Our guide to observing the planets in October
How to see two of the biggest, brightest asteroids in the night sky tonight and throughout October 2026
How to see bright asteroids Vesta and Pallas at opposition in October 2026, when the two asteroids will be at their best
Those two bright morning stars? That's Mars and Jupiter – and the pair are going to be spectacular this month
In October 2026, Mars and Jupiter are among the highlights of the morning sky
Castor and Pollux, the twin stars of Gemini
How to find Castor and Pollux in Gemini, and facts about the twin stars.
How to see star Aldebaran, the fiery eye of the Bull
A guide to Aldebaran in Taurus and how to find it in the night sky.
How to photograph the Harvest Moon
Photograph the Harvest Moon with a DSLR camera and telescope in our astophotography guide.
Gallery | Harvest Moon
What is a Harvest Moon, and and are they really worth the hype?
Venus disappears behind the Moon, 14 September 2026. Here's how to see the lunar occultation
Read our guide on how to see the lunar occultation of Venus
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.
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
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.
How to photograph tonight's Blood Moon lunar eclipse
Top tips for photographing the August 2026 lunar eclipse, known as a Blood Moon
How to photograph a lunar eclipse
Read our astrophotography guide and image a lunar eclipse.
See this week's lunar eclipse in the UK and Ireland – 28 August 2026
A lunar eclipse will be visible at the end of August 2026 in North America, Europe, the UK and Africa. Here's how to see it.
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.
How to photograph the August 2026 solar eclipse
Capture the August eclipse with our photography guide
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.
Planets | August 2025
Our guide to observing the planets in August
Mars is back! The Red Planet returns to the morning sky this month. Here's how to see it
How to see Mars this month
Catching this summer's solar eclipse from the UK or Ireland? These are the key eclipse timings – at a glance
A quick guide to observing the solar eclipse – with key timings for the UK and Ireland
How to see the Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower
Enjoy a moonless sky for this week's peak of the Southern Delta Aquariids.
