Observing
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
Best things to see in the Southern Hemisphere sky, September 2026
Find out what's in the night sky tonight from your Southern Hemisphere location.
Best binocular targets to see tonight | Best things to see in the night sky with binoculars tonight
With binoculars you can see so much more in the night sky. Take our deep-sky tour and find out.
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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
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.
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.
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
How to see the Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower
Enjoy a moonless sky for this week's peak of the Southern Delta Aquariids.
Best planets to see in July 2026
Our guide to the best planets to see in July.
The best planets to see in the night sky, June 2026
Find out what planets are worth observing in the sky this month.
Noctilucent clouds | What they are and how to see them
High altitude clouds on the edge of space, noctilucent clouds or NLCs are a delight for summer stargazers.
Observing guide | How to see the planets in 2025
Our month-by-month guide to locating the planets throughout the year
Things commonly mistaken for UFOs
Think you've seen a UFO in the sky? Consider the following possibilities...
Visible planets in the night sky, April 2026
Your guide to seeing the planets in 2026
Want to learn how to stargaze? Here's how to get started in 12 easy steps
Stargazing is easy: you just have to look up! But getting started can be daunting for some. Read our top tips for spending your first night under the stars.
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.
10 best features to observe on the Moon
Our planet’s only natural satellite, the Moon has enough features to keep astronomers busy for a lifetime. Here are 10 lunar highlights to get you started.
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.
How to find planets in the sky, and how to tell the difference between a planet and a star
Spotting the Solar System planets isn't as tricky as it sounds: you just have to know where to look.
The best, safest ways to view a solar eclipse, from low-cost, simple options to expert astronomer techniques
What are the best and safest ways to view an eclipse?
8 of the best solar telescopes for safely observing the Sun or a solar eclipse
Our pick of the best telescopes for safely observing the Sun.
