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.
No eclipse glasses? Pinhole projection is a cheap, alternative method
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.
How Earth's orbit affects our view of the night sky
The stars and constellations appear to move throughout the year. But it's not the stars that are moving - it's us.
Why Venus is called the morning star or the evening star
Why is Venus either visible at sunset or sunrise? It has to do with the planet's orbit, relative to both the Sun and Earth.
Best constellations in the night sky, season-by-season
Our guide to the best northern hemisphere constellations to see during spring, summer, autumn and winter, and deep-sky objects to explore within.
Autumn's best meteor showers
Our pick of the best meteor showers to see from October to December.
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?
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.
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.
See the Super Hunter's Moon this October
Next full Moon dates 2025
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2025.
UK amateur astronomy societies and groups
Interested in joining an astronomical society? We've compiled a list of over 200 amateur astronomy societies and clubs across the UK and Ireland.
In North America? Clouded out? Here's how to watch today'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.
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.
