Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
The 2025 Flower Moon will be visible on 12 May, and is a micromoon. Find out how to see it
Catch the full Moon at the end of May and you will have seen a 'Flower Moon'.
Next full Moon dates 2025
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2025.
Halley's Comet meteor shower peaks this week. Top tips for beginners observing the Eta Aquariids
Our top tips for beginners heading out to see an Eta Aquariid meteor this weekend.
Masterclass: Capturing Jupiter on camera
Join our online spring Masterclass with Damian Peach, world-renowned astrophotographer and lecturer at 7pm on 23 May 2024.
Save 20% when you buy all three as a series booking
Southern star and how to find south in the Southern Hemisphere
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The best things to see in the night sky this month, night-by-night
What can you see in the night sky tonight? Find out what's on view in our monthly stargazing guide.
Debris from Halley's Comet is visible in our skies. How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower now
How to see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower this year.
It's going to be quite a week for the Moon! See it meet Jupiter, Mars, the Gemini twins and the Beehive star cluster
Mars is about to pass by the stunning Beehive Cluster. This event is easy to see, even for beginners. Here's how
Venus, Mars and Jupiter dominate in May 2025, but not for long! Catch them while you can
Saturn and Mars are your best bets 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.
Buyer's guide | Best telescopes for astrophotography
How to choose a telescope for photographing the night sky, and some of the best models available.
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.
Best telescopes for kids
Buying a telescope for children can be a tricky task. We've tested some of the best telescopes for kids and young people getting started in astronomy.
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.
How to make a solar projection screen for safe observing the Sun or solar eclipse
Safely record features moving across the face of the Sun with this simple device.
Crafty science project: make a model showing what causes a solar eclipse or lunar eclipse
Follow our DIY guide and make a simple model demonstrating how a solar and lunar eclipse works for a fun children's school science project.
The best, safest ways to view a solar eclipse, from low-cost, simple options to expert astronomer techniques
What are the best and safest ways to view an eclipse?
Skills
Expert advice on a range of practical astronomy techniques, from setting up your telescope to combatting light pollution.
Meteor showers | When the next one is, and how to see it
Find out whether there is a meteor shower occurring above the UK tonight, when the next one is, and how to see a meteor for yourself.
Visible planets in the night sky, April 2025
Mercury returns to evening skies in April 2023, making it a planet to keep an eye on this month. Find out which dates are best for observing Mercury.
How to see the International Space Station in the night sky
Want to track the ISS across the sky, but don't know where to look? Read our guide to help you spot the space station tonight.