Missed the solar eclipse? This week the Moon eclipses a beautiful blue star cluster. Here's how to see it
We're overdue a once-a-century solar storm. If a Carrington Event struck today, it would be catastrophic
Jupiter's storms and Earth's oceans are similar
How did Pluto and its moon come together?
Webb direct image of HR 8799 exoplanets
Facts about space and astronomy
What do lemons and raspberries have to do with space, just how dense is a neutron star and how powerful is a gamma-ray burst?
New proof of Theia Moon formation theory
A third of black holes in the Universe could be hiding from view
Euclid's quick data release, March 2025
NASA New Horizons measures how dark the Universe really is
BBC Sky at Night Magazine virtual events
The Art of Solar Imaging
Our expert talks will show you how to work with the Sun’s intense light in safety and capture the effects of solar maximum
Masterclass: Aurora
The science of the aurora, how to plan and predict the aurora and capture a display using smartphones and DSLR cameras
Masterclass: Sunspots
What sunspots are, what kit you can get on a budget to safely observe and image their movement across the Sun
Masterclass: Sun's interior
The kit needed to photograph the Sun's dynamic features and how to process your solar images to make them even better
New to astronomy?
Our simple guides will help you make the most of your time under the stars
14 things new stargazers should know
New to astronomy? Here are some things you'll notice in the night sky as you spend your first year stargazing.
How to become a better astronomer
You've spent many hours observing the night sky. So how can you improve and be more productive at the telescope eyepiece?
How to stargaze from a city
Light pollution from towns and cities makes viewing the night sky a tricky business. But there are things you can do to help.
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.
Astronomy advice
Answers to some of the most commonly-asked cosmic questions
Why did it take so long for astronomers to discover Uranus?
Why was Uranus not known to ancient astronomers?
How many stars can a person see in the night sky?
When we look up at the night sky, how many stars can we see, and what magnitude can the human eye see unaided?
What came before the Big Bang? These are the best theories we have about the origin of the cosmos
We explore the theories about one of the most mind-boggling questions about the Universe.
Why the Moon sometimes looks orange
What causes the Moon to appear a red, rusty colour?
Buyers' guides
Our pick of the best astronomy equipment
Best telescope mounts
On the hunt for a new telescope mount, or picking one to go with your first telescope? Read our guide to the best mounts, both budget models and high-end.
Best binoculars for astronomy
Binoculars are a great way of getting into astronomy and stargazing.
Buyer's guide | Best astro imaging cameras
Which cameras are best for astrophotography and what type should you buy? We'll guide you through the different types and the best cameras on the market.
Best beginners' telescopes
Looking to buy your first telescope but don't know where to start? We've picked out some of the best beginner telescopes on the market.
10 of the best wi-fi and smartphone telescopes in 2025
Our pick of the best telescopes operated via a smartphone or tablet.
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 equipment reviews
The latest telescopes, cameras, binoculars, mounts and accessories tried and tested.
We tested the StarField Optics Gear60 astrophoto telescope on galaxies, nebulae, Jupiter and a comet
Looking for a solar telescope for the eclipse? We tested the budget Solarix 76/350 telescope to see how it fares
A multi-use telescope that helps you find your way in astronomy
This Ursa Major Dobsonian is a beginner telescope for observing the planets. Is it any good? We put it to the test
A decent option for would-be planetary observers on a limited budget
New to astronomy, looking for your first telescope? Celestron Inspire 100AZ is a great option for beginners and kids
The Celestron Inspire 100AZ is a beginner’s scope with an ingenious adaptor for astrophotography.
ZWO ASI2600MC Air
A dedicated astrophotography telescope. We put the William Optics Pleiades 68 astrograph to the test
Podcasts
Radio Astronomy Podcast | Detecting spacetime ripples of black holes
Astronomers have detected evidence of gravitational waves from supermassive black holes at the centres of merging galaxies.
Podcast: The search for Earth 2.0
Astronomer Chris Impey discusses the search for habitable worlds beyond our Solar System.
Podcast | Lance Bass
We speak with Lance Bass - former member of boyband N'Sync - about his experience training as a cosmonaut and his new podcast The Last Soviet.
Astrophotography
Gallery | Solar eclipses
What is a solar eclipse and how do you view one safely? Find out about the celestial mechanics behind these spectacular astronomical events.
How to photograph the 29 March solar eclipse
Buyer's guide | Best telescopes for astrophotography
How to choose a telescope for photographing the night sky, and some of the best models available.
Gallery | Jupiter
Facts about Jupiter and images of the gas giant captured by amateur astrophotographers.
Gallery | Saturn
Beautiful pictures of the ringed planet Saturn and facts about the gas giant, the second biggest planet in our Solar System.
Lunar eclipses explained
What is a lunar eclipse and why do they happen? Discover the science of lunar eclipses and view amazing pictures of the rusty-red 'blood Moon'.
Astrophotography galleries
Gallery | Sunspots
Facts about sunspots and images of the Sun's surface.
Gallery | Hercules Globular Cluster
M13, the Hercules Globular Cluster, is perhaps the most famous of all globulars.
Gallery | Plato Crater
Facts about Plato Crater and images of this fascinating lunar feature.
Eye On The Sky | NASA captures a Halloween Sun
A scorching, fiery Halloween pumpkin is revealed in an image highlighting the active regions of our Sun.
Gallery | Eagle Nebula
Images of the Eagle Nebula and its famous feature the Pillars of Creation.
Gallery | Jupiter's Galilean moons
Facts about and images of Jupiter's four largest satellites, the Galilean moons.
Spaceflight
Did you see a strange spiral cloud in the sky last night? It was likely a SpaceX rocket, says the UK Met Office
Voyager 2 low-energy charged particle instrument switch-off
Hera spacecraft images of Mars moon Deimos
ESA Hera mission
The European Space Agency's Hera and DART missions will attempt to impact a near-Earth object and alter its path.
James Webb Space Telescope | See the latest images
See the latest full colour images to be released by the JWST.
SpaceX Starship flight explodes after liftoff, 7 March 2025
Katy Perry is going into space (yes, that Katy Perry) as part of first all-female astronaut crew since 1963
Photographer captures Gaia spacecraft from his back garden
DIY Astronomy
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?