Jupiter's 2026 Close Approach Visible This Week
Jupiter, the solar system's largest planet, makes its closest approach of 2026. Spot it and its four biggest moons with simple binoculars. Look east on 9 January.
Jupiter, the solar system's largest planet, makes its closest approach of 2026. Spot it and its four biggest moons with simple binoculars. Look east on 9 January.
The first full moon of 2026, the Wolf Moon, rises tonight as a supermoon. Our guide tells you the best times to see it across the UK and explains its haunting name.
Explore the Lake District's first public observatory in Grizedale Forest. Enjoy planetarium shows, dark sky events, and a cosmic escape under pristine night skies. Plan your visit today.
The Ursids meteor shower, the final major astronomical event of 2025, peaks this weekend. Discover when and how to watch this celestial display from the UK.
Journalist Luke Abrahams found profound solace in the cosmos after his mother's cancer diagnosis. His journey from South Africa to Patagonia reveals how stargazing offers cosmic perspective on life, death, and mental wellbeing.
UK stargazers get a rare chance to spot elusive Mercury in pre-dawn skies this week. Find out the best time and how to see it safely before sunrise.
The year's largest and brightest supermoon will grace British skies on Wednesday night, offering stargazers an unforgettable celestial spectacle. Our complete viewing guide reveals when and where to look.
Don't miss November's breathtaking Beaver Moon supermoon! Our expert guide reveals when and where to watch this celestial spectacle light up British skies this week.
Don't miss the spectacular Beaver Supermoon - the largest and brightest full moon of 2024. Discover exactly when and where to watch this celestial wonder light up Britain's night sky.
Stargazers across Britain are in for a spectacular treat as newly discovered Comet 3i Atlas makes its closest approach to Earth, potentially becoming visible to the naked eye during peak viewing hours.
Londoners are in for a celestial treat as the Beaver Moon, November's full moon, illuminates the night sky this weekend with optimal viewing conditions expected.