Astronomy for beginners
Are you new to astronomy? Our beginners’ guides are filled with hints and tips to help you get started in observing the night sky.
Next full Moon 2026 calendar dates
Find out when the next full Moon is visible and full Moon names for 2026.
Autumn equinox 2026: when it is and what it means
When is the equinox and what does September equinox mean for stargazers?
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.
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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.
Dark matter | 8 questions answered
Questions about dark matter, including what it is, what it does, how we know it's there and how scientists look for it
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.
Observing the blood Moon right now? Quick facts and smartphone tips to catch the lunar eclipse at its best
How to see today's blood Moon lunar eclipse
9 key things to know about this week's blood Moon lunar eclipse
Interesting facts and key things to know about 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipses, including what causes them and how to see them
11 simple, fun space and astronomy activities for kids
Teach kids science and astronomy enjoy some arts and crafts with our space-related science projects for the home or classroom.
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.
No eclipse glasses? Pinhole projection is a cheap, alternative method
Solar projection is an easy, kid-friendly way of observing a solar eclipse
How to make and use a pinhole camera
Try our DIY pinhole camera project for a low-effort way to trace the path of the Sun across the sky.
Perseids 2024 | How to see this month's meteor shower
The Perseid meteor shower begins late July and peaks every August. Find out how you can spot a Perseid in the night sky this month.
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.
How to see the Buck Moon rise
Find out when the Buck Moon is visible in 2026 and how to make the most of it.
How to see the Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower
Enjoy a moonless sky for this week's peak of the Southern Delta Aquariids.
Facts about space and astronomy
What do lemons and raspberries have to do with space, just how dense is a neutron star and how powerful is a gamma-ray burst?
Venus and Jupiter 'kiss' in the sky this month. How to see the two planets' close approach
See Venus and Jupiter meet for a celestial summer spectacle
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.
Astronomy explained | What's a blue Moon?
What is a blue Moon and when is the next one? Find out what the term means and the astronomical definition in our blue Moon guide.
Observing guide | How to see the planets in 2025
Our month-by-month guide to locating the planets throughout the year
Jupiter is one of the best planets to see in May 2026. Here's our complete guide for the whole month
How to track the planet Jupiter in the night sky throughout 2026, including best times to see and how to observe the gas giant
Stepping out to see a full Moon tonight? Here are 6 easy ways to enjoy its spectacle
How to make the most of and enjoy a full Moon or supermoon.
Tonight’s Flower Moon kicks off a rare two-Moon month. Here's why you shouldn't miss it
How to see the 2026 Flower Moon
