Astronomy
The darkest views in Britain? Head to these Dark Sky sites to see meteor showers, planetary alignments and other spectacular celestial events
Find out more about the UK's growing number of Dark Sky sites – plus advice to help you see more in the dark, and basic equipment to help you get started
A dazzling meteor shower is about to light up the skies — here are the best places in England to see it
The Lyrids are set to peak on 22 April, bringing fast, bright shooting stars – and these are the best spots to catch the show
Another meteor shower is heading for the UK this week – with up to 20 meteors an hour at its peak (and possibly even a fireball)
The Lyrids meteor shower is famed for its fast, bright meteors, so keep an eye out this week for bright flashes in the sky
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Meteor shower guide: why do meteor showers occur and when is the next meteor shower in the UK?
Find out when to look out for meteor showers such as Perseids, Draconids and Orionids in the UK in 2026
Pink moon: How and when to see this week's stunning lunar display (and what it actually means)
Everything you need to know about the Pink Moon, when it takes place this year and what the spiritual meaning is behind it
Worm Moon: How and when to see this week's lunar spectacular – and why it determines the date of Easter
Everything you need to know about the Worm Moon, when it takes place this year and what the spiritual meaning is behind it
Total solar eclipse 2026: Will you see it in the UK?
Where to witness one of 2026’s major natural phenomena
Wolf moon: How and when to see this week's full moon, the thrilling first event in this year's lunar calendar
Everything you need to know about the Wolf Moon, when it takes place this year and what the spiritual meaning is behind it
25 astounding images from the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025
Capture the Atlas share their favourite images of the aurora borealis and aurora australis from 2025.
Cold Moon: How and where to see this week's stunning lunar event, the first full moon of winter
Everything you need to know about the Cold Moon, when it takes place this year and what the spiritual meaning is behind it
Beaver Moon 2025: how to see the brightest and largest super moon of the year
Tonight's Beaver Moon is set to be the largest and brightest super moon of 2025
Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight – and conditions are perfect. Here's how to see it
Get the best view of the Orionid meteor shower as it peaks today and tomorrow – and a new moon means the skies will be extra dark for stargazers
This month’s full moon is a supermoon – here’s what that actually means (and how you can see it)
A rare supermoon will light up the skies this month. Here’s what makes it special, when to see it – and the best spots in the UK to catch a glimpse
Another meteor shower is heading for UK skies this week – here’s how to see this celestial spectacle, famed for its dazzling surprises
The Draconid meteor shower once produced some of the most spectacular displays of the 20th century – and it’s back in UK skies this week
Saturn opposition 2025: How to see the ringed planet at its brightest and biggest with the naked eye this week
With longer nights come darker skies – look out for the spectacular Saturn opposition on 21 September
Blood moon lunar eclipse to rise in UK skies this weekend – here's how to see it
This month's full Corn Moon rises on 7 September with a lunar eclipse, bathing the night sky in a striking reddish glow.
Northern Lights visible in the UK – with more sightings tonight. Here's how to see the aurora borealis fill the night sky
What are the Northern Lights, and where are the best places to see them on UK shores?
Rare 'black moon' to rise in skies this weekend – here's everything you need to know it
The concept of a black moon is a complicated one, with multiple definitions and dates to wrangle with, but we’re here to help clear up the confusion.
Perseid meteor shower set to fill our skies this week – here’s how to see hundreds of fireballs shooting across the sky
NASA considers this to be “the best meteor shower of the year”, so it’s probably worth a trip outside to take in the sights.
Sturgeon Moon: How and when to see this week's majestic summer full moon
Everything you need to know about the Sturgeon Moon, when it takes place this year and what the spiritual meaning is behind it
When are this year's supermoons and why do they happen? These are the dates to add to your diary – and how you can capture their magic with photography
Everything you need to know about this year's supermoons, why they happen and how to photograph them
Buck Moon: How and when to see July's stunning full moon (and where it gets its name)
Everything you need to know about the Buck Moon, when it takes place this year and what the spiritual meaning is behind it
Strawberry moon: How and when to see this week's dazzling lunar event, heralding the start of summer
Everything you need to know about the Strawberry Moon, when it takes place this year and what the spiritual meaning is behind it
Flower Moon: How and when to see this week's incredible spring lunar spectacle
Everything you need to know about the Flower Moon, including how to see it, what time it appears, its spiritual meaning and why it's called the Flower Moon
