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February 2026 is your best chance to see Mercury. Here's how to make the most of the planet
There's a good chance to spot the closest planet to the Sun this month
How many galaxies are there in the universe?
Do astronomers know how many galaxies exist? How many can we see in the observable Universe?
How old the Universe is, and how we know
How do astronomers estimate how old the Universe is, and could they be wrong?
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CHARA observations of Polaris, the North Star
Astronomers have taken a close-up look at the star's surface
How far away does an astronaut need to be to see the whole of planet Earth?
ISS images show zoomed-in detail; Apollo images show a distant blue disc. How far do you have to be in space to see Earth in one go?
In February 2026, the Moon meets the stars and planets in the night sky. Here's how to see it all
How to see the Moon meet stars and planets this month
Full Moon rises over NASA's Artemis II rocket. Photographers capture perfect picture of human endeavour
Shot of a lifetime captures the Snow Moon above the rocket that will take humans around the Moon
NASA launch dates for Artemis II
Potential launch dates for the Artemis II mission to the Moon
Countdown has begun for Artemis II's wet dress rehearsal. The mission to the Moon edges closer to launch
We could be a week away from the next crewed mission to the Moon
Lunar occultations in astronomy
Catch the Solar System in motion by observing an occultation as the Moon appears to pass in front of stars and planets.
A guide to Regulus, the brightest star in Leo
Find out how to observe one of the brightest stars in the spring sky.
Tonight we'll see the full Moon swallow a bright star. Here's how to know if you're in the right spot to see it
If you were out observing the Snow Moon over the past weekend, you likely saw it close to Jupiter, which is currently one of the brightest objects in the night sky. Tonight, 2 February, there's a chance to see the full Moon close to the brightest star in the constellation Leo. And, if you're in the right part of the world, you'll get to see the Moon pass in front of this bright star, temporarily hiding it from view. Get weekly stargazing updates and Moon phases delivered directly to your email inbox by signing up to the BBC Sky at
Tonight's Snow Moon is a last chance to see a high Moon of winter. Here are 6 reasons to catch it
That bright star near tonight's Snow Moon? That's Jupiter, currently the best planet to see in the sky
I'll be taking early morning walks to see this weekend's full Moon. Here's why you should too
A morning full Moon is a beautiful thing
Snow Moon
How to make the most of February's full Moon, known as the Snow Moon.
If asteroid YR4 hits our Moon, it'll cause a bright flash and meteors as debris hits Earth, say scientists
New study shows the possible effects of a lunar impact
Webb has done it again. New-found galaxy at the dawn of time is challenging what we know about the Universe
Webb sees galaxy as it existed just after the Big Bang
Lightyears explained, and why they're crucial to our understanding of the Universe
Using lightyears to measure distance in the Universe and how long it would take to travel one lightyear by foot, car, plane and rocket.
Does the Universe expand faster than light?
Does the Universe's expansion violate Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity, which says that the speed of light is an absolute limit?
This weekend's Snow Moon could be the last full Moon before Artemis II astronauts get there. Here's what they'll see
Artemis II astronauts will get a perspective of the Moon never seen by human eyes
Comet 3I/ATLAS streaks across the sky in video captured by NASA's exoplanet-hunting spacecraft
NASA says scientists can use data to learn more about the comet's activity and rotation.
What astronauts eat in space
What do astronauts eat in space? How can science provide food for human spacefarers making a long journey to Mars?
10 amazing facts about the Apollo Moon landing missions
How did the Apollo astronauts eat, sleep and go to the toilet? Read our FAQs to find out how the Moon walkers carried out day-to-day activities in zero gravity.