Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
Leonids 2023 | See the meteor shower peak this weekend with our charts and top tips
The Leonid meteor shower peaks on 17 November. Find out how to see it in our beginner's guide.
We'll see one more supermoon in 2025. December's Cold Moon completes the trio
Next full Moon dates 2025
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2025.
Masterclass: The planets in their prime
Join our Masterclass with Pete Lawrence, expert astro imager and presenter on BBC Four’s The Sky at Night at 7pm on 25 April 2024.
Save 20% when you buy all three as a series booking
Missed the Beaver Moon? Tonight it will be even better, for one simple reason
What's new?
The Super Beaver Moon is here. Here's all you need to know to see it
How to see comets 24P/Schaumasse and C/2024 E1 Wierzchoś
6 beautiful objects to see in the night sky with binoculars throughout November 2025
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, November 2025
Find out what's in the night sky tonight from your Southern Hemisphere location.
Observing the planets in November 2025 - best ones to see and when they're visible
See Jupiter, its moons and its atmospheric features through a telescope this month.
Buyer's Guides
Thinking about your first scope or looking to upgrade your camera? Our buyer's guides will help you get to grips with what's available.
Telescope Mounts: a beginner's guide
What are telescope mounts, what are the different types and why do astronomers use them? Find out in our beginners' guide.
Why image stabilising binoculars are worth it
Modern binoculars are benefitting more and more from image stabilisation technology. S
Buyer's guide | Best telescopes for astrophotography
How to choose a telescope for photographing the night sky, and some of the best models available.
Astronomy DIY
Our How-to and DIY projects to help you get the best out of practical astronomy, from home-made accessories to practical observing tutorials.
Make a Moon phase calculator and calendar
Make a mechanical instrument that calculates and displays the phase of the Moon for any chosen day of the year.
How to build a rolling telescope dolly
Complete our astronomy DIY project to wheel your telescope setup in and out of storage without delay.
Can't see the aurora? You can detect it with a homemade magnetometer
Follow our guide to create your own record of space weather and produce an audio recording of it. Written by Stuart Green
Skills
Expert advice on a range of practical astronomy techniques, from setting up your telescope to combatting light pollution.
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.
Observing guide | The best targets to see in the Orion constellation
A guide to the Orion constellation, how to see it and the Hunter's best deep-sky objects.
Orionids 2024 | How to see this year's meteor shower
See the Orionid meteor shower peak this week with our beginners' guide.