Stargazing
See a crescent Moon meet Jupiter and the beautiful blue Pleiades star cluster this week
The waxing crescent Moon creates a stunning scene with Jupiter, the Pleiades and Hyades open clusters this week.
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.
Patrick Moore's top 10 winter astronomy sights
A tour of spectacular deep-sky objects with the late Sir Patrick Moore’s pick of his personal favourites.
Spot star Markab, the ‘saddle’ in the Great Square of Pegasus
Can you spot the star in the famous autumn asterism?
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.
Southern hemisphere sky: an astronomy guide
The best constellations, bright stars and deep sky objects visible from the southern hemisphere, and the best places for stargazing south of the equator.
How to hold your binoculars steady
Steady your binoculars with items found around the home and keep your stargazing free of arm fatigue.
Stargazing with kids: how to inspire young astronomers
Stargazing with children is a joy if you tackle it in the right way. Here's our quick guide to making astronomy fun for kids.
How to star-hop the night sky
Stuck trying to find stars? Star-hopping is a tried and tested technique that will help you to navigate the sky.
How to use a planisphere
Even in the digital age, the planisphere is an invaluable aid to getting your bearings in the night sky.
Star Diary Podcast | What's in the night sky, August 2021
A guide to August 2021’s night sky in the northern hemisphere. This month Jupiter and Saturn reach opposition, and the Perseid meteor shower appears.
Averted vision: how to get a better view of night-sky objects
Averted vision enables the observer to see faint celestial objects with more clarity. With a bit of patience you'll see distant objects much clearer.
The jet stream explained
Predicting the position of the jet stream can be the difference between catching spectacular astronomical sights, or being treated to little more than a distant blur.
Day Eight – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon
Listen to the latest podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
Day Seven – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon
Listen to the latest podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
Day Six – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon
Listen to the latest podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
Day Five – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon
Listen to the latest podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
Day Four – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon
Listen to the latest podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
Day Three – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon
Listen to the latest podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
Day Two – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon
Listen to the latest podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
Day One – Back Garden Astronomy Week: The Moon
Listen to the latest podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
Discover the Moon with Back Garden Astronomy Week
Sign up to Back Garden Astronomy Week and take part in BBC Sky at Night Magazine's week of lunar observing.
11 of the best places for stargazing and astronomy in the USA
With a wealth of dark-sky locations and remote, rural destinations, the US is one of the best countries in the world to get clear views of the night sky.
The best places in eastern Europe for stargazing
Astronomers and astrophotographers are discovering a growing dark-sky scene in Europe’s eastern reaches.