Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
Next full Moon dates 2025
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2026.
Tonight the crescent Moon joins Venus in the western sky. Here's how to see the beautiful Moon-planet alignment
Catch Mercury, Venus and Jupiter with the crescent Moon this week
After the close conjunction, what next for Venus and Jupiter? Here's how to see them over the rest of June
Track Venus and Jupiter and see their close encounter in June 2026
How to see crater Reinhold on the Moon. A guide to locating this beautiful feature and key features to observe in and around it
Reinhold has managed to keep its good looks and appears like a perfect specimen
Watch the Venus–Jupiter conjunction online – astronomers are live-streaming the planets' close encounter for the world to see
Watch the Venus–Jupiter conjunction of 9 June 2026 live online, courtesy of a livestream provided by the Virtual Telescope Project
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Venus and Jupiter are at their closest tonight. This is the best night to see the planet spectacular
How to see the Venus–Jupiter conjunction this week
Best things to see in the Southern Hemisphere sky, June 2026
Find out what's in the night sky tonight from your Southern Hemisphere location.
See two planets kiss this weekend. Venus and Jupiter are bright in the west after sunset. Here's how to see the Solar System encounter
A quick, beginner's guide to observing Venus and Jupiter – and Mercury – this weekend.
Venus and Jupiter 'kiss' in the sky this month. How to see the two planets' close approach
See Venus and Jupiter meet for a celestial summer spectacle
The 2026 Strawberry Moon rises at the end of June. Here's how to see it
How to see the June 2026 full Moon
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.
Dirty binoculars? Simple hacks to clean them and get them back to giving you tip-top views
There’s more to keeping delicate optical devices clean than spit and polish. Find out how to keep your binoculars clean with our DIY guide.
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?
Make a Moon phase calculator and calendar
Make a mechanical instrument that calculates and displays the phase of the Moon for any chosen day of the year.
Skills
Expert advice on a range of practical astronomy techniques, from setting up your telescope to combatting light pollution.
The best planets to see in the night sky, June 2026
Find out what planets are worth observing in the sky this month.
How to photograph the Moon with a smartphone
Tips and tricks to help you succeed in lunar astrophotography using a smartphone.
How to photograph and record the motion of noctilucent clouds
Capture the movement, structure and colours of summer’s night-shining clouds in our astrophotography guide.
