Stargazing
Comets, planet parades and eclipses. Here are the top 10 stargazing moments from 2025
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.
Confused about the jet stream? This is it in a nutshell, and how it affects life on Earth
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.
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Five beautiful galaxies to see in the night sky this autumn. How many can you tick off the list?
In one of Patrick Moore's columns for BBC Sky at Night Magazine, the late astronomer and broadcaster reveals his favourite galaxies to spot in autumn's night skies.
Stargazing without stars? Even if clouds stop play, you can still make a cosmic connection
Mercury gets better and better this month, including a meeting with the Moon. This is how you can see it
Ever heard of a massing in astronomy? It's when three or more celestial bodies come together in the sky
Barnard's Star is the closest single star to Earth. Star-hop your way to finding it with our guide
Our guide will help you star-hop across the Milky Way to find one of the nearest stars to the Solar System.
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.
10 of the best stargazing and astronomy holidays
An astronomer's holiday dream list.
Heading to Chile for the solar eclipse? Here are 17 of the country's best stargazing sites
Chile is an astronomer's dream. Here are some of its many dark-sky sites and observatories.
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?
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.
Planning a stargazing trip to Scotland
Now more than ever it’s important to be safe and responsible when planning a trip to do astronomy
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.
How far can you see into space? A deep-sky tour
BBC Sky at Night Magazine takes you on an astronomical journey into deep space that will push your eyes and equipment to the limit.
