Dark Sky sites
Planet parade 2025: Here are the best Dark Sky locations to see planetary alignment for the last time until 2040
If you want the best chances of seeing this year's planetary alignment, head to a Dark Sky site. The UK has a growing number of them – here's our expert guide on the best locations to stargaze in Britain, advice to help you see more in the dark, and basic equipment to help you get started
Day out: Minninglow Hill, Derbyshire
Celebrate the winter solstice with a pre-dawn hill walk to an ancient burial site – shaped like a festive garland – in the Peak District
