Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
Tonight the nearly-full Moon meets a bright springtime star. The Pink Moon arrives tomorrow night
This weekend's full Moon is the Pink Moon, a 'micromoon' lying close to one of springtime's brightest stars
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
There's a newly-discovered comet visible in the morning sky right now. Here's how to see it
What's new?
Want to fine-tune your astrophoto colour palette? Split your RGB image to edit colour channels individually
The Pink Moon approaches, Mars and Jupiter are still bright. Best things to see in the sky this week
That star just below the Moon tonight? That's Mars, and tonight is the Red Planet's lunar encounter
6 things to see in the night sky with binoculars throughout April 2025
With binoculars you can see so much more in the night sky. Take our deep-sky tour and find out.
What comets and asteroids are visible in the sky tonight?
What comets and asteroids can you see in the sky tonight and over the coming weeks? Find out when and where to look to see a Near Earth Object.
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.
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.
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.