Observing
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.
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.
Binocular targets | August 2024
With binoculars you can see so much more in the night sky. Take our deep-sky tour and find out.
Best things to see in the Southern Hemisphere sky, September 2025
Find out what's in the night sky tonight from your Southern Hemisphere location.
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
Saturn is at its best in September 2025. Here's how to see it, and catch its meeting with the Moon
Saturn's moon Titan passes in front of the planet in August 2025 and is visible from Earth
See Saturn's largest moon Titan and its shadow pass in front of the ringed planet.
This is what the night sky looks like from Mars
Ever wondered what it would be like to see the Sun or the stars from Mars? Read our guide to find out what sights await future Martian astronomers.
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.
6 deep-sky objects to observe around Polaris, the North Star
There are plenty of deep-sky targets for astronomers to observe around Polaris. Take our astronomy treasure hunt around the North Celestial Pole.
Saturn opposition | See the ringed planet at its best
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 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.
Star Diary Podcast
Uranus meets the Pleiades. See the distant world pass underneath the beautiful blue star cluster in August
Planets | August 2025
Make the most of Saturn at opposition this month with our guide to observing the planets.
How to see the Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower this month
Enjoy a moonless sky for this week's peak of the Southern Delta Aquariids.
Planets | See Saturn and Venus in July 2025
Mars and Jupiter steal the show as the planets start to improve this month.
