Astronomy for beginners
Are you new to astronomy? Our beginners’ guides are filled with hints and tips to help you get started in observing the night sky.
When is the next full Moon? Full Moon calendar dates for 2024 and 2025
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2024.
6 ways to enjoy to enjoy a full Moon or supermoon
How to make the most of and enjoy a full Moon or supermoon.
How to see tonight's Super Beaver Moon, the final supermoon of 2024
Buyer's guide | Best budget telescopes
A good telescope needn't cost the Earth. It is possible to explore the heavens with an inexpensive telescope, provided it's well-made.
100 best stargazing astronomy sights
Our pick of the best things to see in the night sky.
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.
Leonids 2023 | See the meteor shower peak this weekend with our charts and top tips
The Leonid meteor shower peaks on 17 November. Find out how to see it in our beginner's guide.
5 questions about the biggest stars in the cosmos
Best binoculars for astronomy
Binoculars are a great way of getting into astronomy and stargazing.
Four supermoons are visible in 2024. Find out when the next one is and how to see it.
What does the term 'supermoon' mean, when is the next one and are they really bigger than a regular full Moon?
Why planets seem to slow down, stop and reverse direction in the sky. Retrograde motion explained
Why do some planets appear to move backwards in the night sky?
Dark matter | 8 questions answered
Best things to see in the Southern Hemisphere sky this month
Find out what's in the night sky tonight from your Southern Hemisphere location.
Binocular targets | August 2024
With binoculars you can see so much more in the night sky. Take our deep-sky tour and find out.
Stargazing | What to see in the night sky this month
What can you see in the night sky tonight? Find out what's on view in our monthly stargazing guide.
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.
Observing guide | How to see the planets in 2024
Our month-by-month guide to locating the planets throughout 2024
Observing planets, November 2024
See Jupiter, its moons and its atmospheric features through a telescope this month.
Astronomy FAQs | What are diffraction spikes?
What causes the spikes seen around stars in images of space?
Observing | Planets visible over Christmas and December
Find out which planets will be visible throughout December.