Observing
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.
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.
Best binocular targets to see tonight | 6 beautiful objects to see in the night sky with binoculars throughout December 2025
With binoculars you can see so much more in the night sky. Take our deep-sky tour and find out.
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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.
End the year with the planets. These are the best ones in the night sky throughout December 2025
Find out what planets are in the night sky tonight and throughout the month of December 2023.
Observing guide | How to see the planets in 2025
Our month-by-month guide to locating the planets throughout 2025.
Leonids 2023 | See the meteor shower peak this weekend with our charts and top tips
The Leonid meteor shower peaks on 17 November. Find out how to see it in our beginner's guide.
Best things to see in the Southern Hemisphere sky, November 2025
Find out what's in the night sky tonight from your Southern Hemisphere location.
Observing planets, November 2024
See Jupiter, its moons and its atmospheric features through a telescope this month.
Uranus is at its best this month. Here's how to see it throughout November 2025
Halloween Astronomy | How to plan a spooky stargazing session
Witches, dragons, demons and fireballs abound in the autumnal night sky, provided you know where to look.
Observing guide | The best targets to see in the Orion constellation
A guide to the Orion constellation, how to see it and the Hunter's best deep-sky objects.
Orionids 2024 | How to see this year's meteor shower
See the Orionid meteor shower peak this week with our beginners' guide.
Observing guide | Planets, October 2024
As it approaches opposition, now's a great time to observe and image the gas giant.
Astronomy FAQs | How can I easily move my heavy telescope?
BBC Sky at Night Magazine's Scope Doctor Steve Richards solves your practical astronomy ailments.
Eclipses 2024 | This year's solar and lunar eclipses
Find out when the next solar and lunar eclipses are occurring, and where you can see them.
Observing guide | Best autumn constellations
The darker months are a great time to get out and get stargazing. Get to know the brighter, recognisable constellations that are visible in the autumnal night sky.
Observing guide | 10 autumn binocular astronomy targets
You can see a lot in the night sky with a pair of binoculars. Here are 10 of the best bino targets in Autumn.
An astronomer's tour of autumn and winter targets
Autumn and winter provide great viewing conditions and there is a wealth of objects to observe. Here are some of the best astronomical targets.
The best autumn stargazing targets
Autumn means longer, darker nights, perfect for stargazing.
Autumn astronomy | The best targets for longer nights
As nights get longer, these are the top night-sky highlights of autumn and how to see them.
Mars reaches opposition in February 2027, the best time to see the Red Planet
This week is the best time to view Mars all year, as the Red Planet reaches opposition.
Observing guide | See Jupiter's moons transit the gas giant
Observe Jupiter's Galilean moons this month.
Planets | See the Solar System worlds in September 2025
Saturn, Venus and Jupiter are among the best planets to see this month