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.
In North America? Clouded out? Here's how to watch this weekend's blood Moon lunar eclipse online
See the Corn Moon and lunar eclipse dance with Saturn in the night sky this week
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.
9 key things to know about this week's blood Moon lunar eclipse
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.
The autumn equinox is approaching. Here's when it is, and what it means
When is the equinox in 2025, and what does September equinox mean for stargazers?
Next full Moon dates 2025
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2025.
Opposition in astronomy and why it's the best time to see the planets
What an opposition is, why planets at opposition are good for observing and when is best to see them.
What is a comet?
Comets, the least predictable Solar System visitors, can be one of its great highlights.
Astronomy explained | What is the brightest star?
The night sky is awash with stars, but which are the brightest? Discover what the brightest star in the night sky is tonight, and how to find it.
Excited about this weekend's black Moon? This is what's really happening, and what you'll really see
The next two mornings see the crescent Moon meet Venus, Jupiter and Mercury in the pre-dawn sky
Six planets and the Moon align. Everything you need to know about this week's planet alignment
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.
A complete guide to observing the Plough in the night sky
How to find the Plough star pattern and use it as a signpost to locate other celestial targets.
4 star-hops to help you navigate the night sky
Use these easy methods to find 4 different targets in the night sky.
August planet alignment – six planets and the Moon parade the sky this month. Here's how to see it
Saturn is one of the best planets to see right now, and Neptune is right above it. Here's how to see it
The Perseids are here! 8 meteor shower top tips for Perseid beginners
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.