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.
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.
What to see in the night sky in July 2021
Here’s our monthly guide to planets and other phenomena you can see in the night sky, with just your eyes, binoculars, or a small telescope.
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.
How to see the solar eclipse in June 2021
There’s a solar eclipse coming on 10 June when the Moon passes directly between Earth and the Sun. It will be a so-called annular eclipse because the Moon will be near the most distant part of its orbit, and so not big enough to cover the Sun’s disk completely.
What’s that bright ‘star’ in the evening sky?
Venus is now shining as a brilliant evening star, and will become difficult to miss in the twilight after sunset.
How to see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower in 2021
Early May brings the opportunity to see the Eta Aquariids, a shower of shooting stars made up of meteor dust left by Halley’s Comet.
See Mercury make its best appearance in the evening sky of 2021
Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun, is starting to make its best appearance in the evening sky for observers at northern latitudes.
How to watch the Lyrid meteor shower in 2021
The first major display of shooting stars in more than three months occurs in April – the Lyrid meteor shower. Here is how to watch the Lyrids.