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See the Hunter's Moon this weekend. Top tips and best reasons to see the full Moon right now
Top tips for seeing the 2026 Hunter's Moon
Spotting the Hunter's Moon this weekend? Here's how to see the planets at the same time
Observing the Hunter's Moon this weekend? Here's how to see the planets at the same time
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
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See the full Moon – six of the funnest, easiest ways to make the most of the lunar spectacle
How to make the most of and enjoy a full Moon or supermoon.
Best ways to observe a full Moon
Some will tell you a full Moon is the worst time to observe our lunar neighbour, but there's still plenty to see when the Moon is fully illuminated.
How to photograph the Moon with a smartphone
Tips and tricks to help you succeed in lunar astrophotography using a smartphone.
As an astrophysicist, I think Japan’s bold new Mars moon mission will be a planetary game-changer
An astrophysicist reveals why Japan's new mission could reveal the secrets of the Solar System
Next full Moon 2026 calendar dates
Find out when the next full Moon is visible and full Moon names for 2026.
Hunter's Moon 2026 key rise times – when and where to see the full Moon rise this weekend
When and where is the Hunter's Moon 2026 visible?
We CAN survive the journey to Mars, say scientists, if we do this one key thing. And it's probably something you do already
The human body can survive travelling to Mars and living on the Martian surface, as long as it gets plenty of cardiovascular exercise.
Orionid meteor shower 2026 – top tips for the peak night
How to see an Orionid meteor
Top 10 tips for beginners observing the Orionid meteor shower
Our top tips for spotting the Orionid meteor shower
Orionids are here – see one of autumn's best meteor showers peak tonight
Top tips from an astronomer on how to see the Orionid meteor shower
We've got a new comet in our skies. And it's the first ever discovered by a brand new space telescope
The Euclid space telescope makes its first comet discovery
There's a weird 'floating spoon' on Mars. This is where it came from and what the image really shows
A scientific dive into the formation on Mars that looks like a floating spoon
Interview | What happened during the first seconds of the Universe?
We spoke to astrophysicist and Fermilab scientist Professor Dan Hooper, to find out what we currently know about the first moments after the birth of the Universe.
Full Moon names and what they mean
A guide to full Moon nicknames
Best beginners' telescopes
Looking to buy your first telescope but don't know where to start? We've picked out some of the best beginner telescopes on the market.
Observing guide | Planets, October 2024
Our guide to observing the planets in October
Scientists think they've worked out why anything exists at all. Is this the answer to the oldest problem in the Universe?
Is a single particle the reason why anything exists?
This stunning cappuccino swirl is Mars's lopsided south pole, as seen by a spacecraft in orbit around the planet
European Space Agency's Mars Express spacecraft captures an image of Mars's south pole that looks like a cappuccino or chocolate ice cream
This spacecraft is about to feel the burn as it explores Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun. Here's why scientists are getting very excited
The BepiColombo mission is primed to orbit Mercury and uncover the secrets of the closest planet to our Sun.
Astronaut Don Pettit's best images
NASA astronaut Don Pettit has captured some of the most amazing images even taken on board the Space Station. Here are some of the best
The Orionid meteor shower is visible right now. Here's how to see a shooting star tonight
See the Orionid meteor shower peak this week with our beginners' guide.
