Brilliant flash on Jupiter as asteroid strikes
A brilliant flash was observed this week in the atmosphere of giant planet Jupiter, believed to be due to an … Continue reading
What’s that bright star near the Moon?
The Moon sometimes appears close to a particularly bright star or planet in the sky. Here is a list of upcoming line-ups.
Find dwarf planet Ceres easily with binoculars
Dwarf planet Ceres is currently brightening. You can find it easily with binoculars as it crosses a famous star cluster. Here’s how to find Ceres.
What to see in the night sky in September 2021
Here’s our monthly guide to planets and stars you can see in the night sky, with just your eyes, binoculars, or a small telescope.
See asteroid Pallas in the evening sky
Pallas, one of the brightest asteroids, and the second asteroid to be discovered, comes to opposition in September. Here’s how to find it for yourself.
How to photograph a meteor shower
When a good meteor shower is active, you could capture yourself some “shooting stars” with an ordinary camera, as long as it can take time exposures. Here is our guide to get you started.
How to see the Perseid meteor shower in 2021
Amateur astronomers are looking forward to the return of one of the year’s strongest and most reliable meteor showers. Here is your hype-free guide on how to see the Perseid meteor shower in 2021.
Wonderful Mira heads for maximum brightness
One of the most interesting variable stars, Mira, is becoming bright and easy to see in the morning sky. It will reach maximum brightness next month.
How to observe variable stars
Many stars in the sky change brightness. They are known as variable stars. Here is how to observe them.
The truth about this month’s supermoon and what you will see
This month’s “supermoon” has provoked a lot of comment in the popular media. Here’s the truth about what it all actually means!
Watch out for summer’s night-shining clouds
Noctilucent clouds are a beautiful sight. They lie on the edge of space and have an astronomical origin.
Bright nova flares in the constellation of Hercules
A new star, or nova, has appeared in the constellation on Hercules that was not previously visible.