Observing

Nova outburst in Centaurus

by Mark Armstrong There’s a ‘new’ star in the constellation of Centaurus. A nova dramatically appeared on 22 September, discovered…

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See Titan’s shadow transit Saturn – next chance 2038!

by Mark Armstrong On 6 October the shadow of Titan, Saturn’s giant moon, can be seen crossing Saturn’s creamy cloud…

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How to see Comet Lemmon

Don’t miss the chance to see Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) as it races towards its closest approach of the Sun…

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How to observe meteor showers

Everything you need to know to get started with observing meteors. Click here for a calendar of events over the…

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Meteor shower calendar

There are many meteor showers throughout the year. Here are the most prominent. For a beginner’s guide on meteors –…

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The Moon’s February world tour – Astronomy Now

Get ready for a month packed full of thrilling Moon-related events! From occultations of stars and planets, and even an…

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How to see the 3 March total lunar eclipse – Astronomy Now

By Mark Armstrong A total lunar eclipse is centred on the mid-Pacific 3 March, visible to observers in New Zealand…

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How to observe the 12 August 2026 solar eclipse – Astronomy Now

Total eclipse sequence over the waters of Lac Brome, in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada, on April 8, 2024.…

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