Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
See the crescent Moon line up with Mars, Jupiter and a bright star in the morning sky this week
See the Moon meet Jupiter, Mars and Regulus on Tuesday and Wednesday morning
November 2026 stargazing roundup – supermoon, bright planets and meteor showers
Best things to see in the sky, November 2026
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.
How to see the planet alignment, November–December 2026
Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter will be visible in a planet alignment, November 2026
Best planets in November 2026 - brightest ones to see and when they're at their most spectacular
Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus are our planet picks for the month
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Right now is your best chance to see Uranus. Here's how to see the icy planet at its best in November 2026
Uranus reaches opposition in November 2026, meaning this month is a great time to see the icy world at its best
Mars and Jupiter are close together like a double star this month. How to see the planet conjunction and close approach, November 2026
Best time to see: All month, especially 2, 14–17 and 28 November
This Halloween, look up to see witches, fireballs, dragons and the cat's eye. Spooky stargazing sights for Hallow's Eve
Witches, dragons, demons and fireballs abound in the autumnal night sky, provided you know where to look.
Rare Halloween Fireballs will be visible in the night sky this weekend. Here’s where to look and when
All you need to know to see a Halloween Fireball in 2026
Watch the Moon swallow the bright blue Pleiades star cluster tonight
How to see the lunar occultation of the Pleiades open star cluster on the night of 27/28 October 2026
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.
Buyer's guide | Best telescopes for astrophotography
How to choose a telescope for photographing the night sky, and some of the best models available.
Best red light head torches
Maintain your dark adaptation and keep your hands free while stargazing with the best red light head torches for astronomers.
Top travel telescopes
For astronomy travel you'll need a compact, portable telescope that delivers results. We've picked some of the best budget and high-end travel telescopes.
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.
Build a solar projector to safely observe the Sun or a solar eclipse
Project an image of the Sun for safe observing with this step-by-step DIY astronomy build.
Turn your telescope into a solar eclipse projector. Make a solar projection screen for observing the Sun or a solar eclipse
Safely record features moving across the face of the Sun with this simple device.
Build a solar funnel to safely observe the Sun or solar eclipse through your telescope
This easy-to-make device lets you view the Sun or solar eclipse in safety.
Skills
Expert advice on a range of practical astronomy techniques, from setting up your telescope to combatting light pollution.
Best ways to observe a full Moon
Some will tell you a full Moon is the worst time to observe our lunar neighbour, but there's still plenty to see when the Moon is fully illuminated.
How to photograph the Moon with a smartphone
Tips and tricks to help you succeed in lunar astrophotography using a smartphone.
Observing guide | Planets, October 2024
Our guide to observing the planets in October
