Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
Worm 'blood' Moon lunar eclipse, March 2025
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'.
Lunar eclipse, March 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.
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The 'blood Moon' lunar eclipse is visible over North America this week. Key timings for your location
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Venus inferior conjunction, 23 March 2025
Venus heads towards inferior conjunction on 23 March 2025
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.
How to photograph the International Space Station
We reveal the tricks you need to image the International Space Station and capture its intricate features.
10 deep-sky objects to see in the Plough, or Big Dipper, with your telescope
Spot 6 Messier objects in the famous star pattern.
A lunar eclipse and the planets still on show. The best, easiest things to see in the night sky this week
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.
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.
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.
DIY Astronomy | Make a Solar System model
Make a model that shows the distances between the planets to scale.
Achieve fine focus with your DSLR camera by building this DIY microfocuser for your lens
How to thermally optimise your telescope
Tube currents in your telescope can affect the ability of the optics to bring light to a sharp focus. We show you how to combat these irritating effects.
Skills
Expert advice on a range of practical astronomy techniques, from setting up your telescope to combatting light pollution.
Mercury | How to observe the planet
Mercury returns favourably to our twilight skies in April 2023. Find out how to locate it and what you can see through a telescope.
How to photograph a lunar eclipse
Read our astrophotography guide and image a lunar eclipse.
Observing guide | Visible planets in March
A guide to observing the planets in March, and which planets will not be visible.