Get ready for a clash of the titans when Venus and Jupiter, the two brightest planets in our Solar System, come together for a dazzling event visible across the length and breadth of the UK. By Astronomy Now’s Night Sky manager Mark Armstrong.| astronomynow.com
Messier 57, the Ring Nebula, graces the constellation Lyra as one of the finest planetary nebulae in the night sky. A true summer showpiece, it's remarkably easy to locate and observe—even through modest instruments as small as 80mm (about three inches) in aperture.| Astronomy Now
Leo sees action as both Mars and Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 move through; plus, spot galaxies and noctilucent clouds in the sky this week.| Astronomy Magazine
The Moon is setting in the UK at the start of the umbral phase of the total eclipse of the Moon of 14 March. A sizeable part of the full Moon is in shadow before the Moon sets; here’s the view from Edinburgh at 5.20am GMT.Lunar eclipses occur when the full Moon moves into Earth’s shadow, known as the “umbra.” Unlike solar eclipses, they are safe to view with the naked eye. Experts from Starwalk highlight that while parts of Europe will catch a partial glimpse, Americans are in for a p...| astronomynow.com
On the morning of March 29, residents across the UK will have the chance to witness a partial solar eclipse—provided the weather cooperates. While this event doesn’t carry the breathtaking drama of a total solar eclipse, it’s still a rare and exciting opportunity to see the Moon partially cover the Sun from home soil. It’s not often that observers in the UK get to witness an eclipse of the Sun, so this occasion is definitely worth marking on your calendar. In fact, the last total sola...| astronomynow.com
This year's next Full Moon will be the August Sturgeon Moon, which occurs at 3:55 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025.| Astronomy Magazine
The complete 2024 solar eclipse path and times — from 11:42 a.m. until 4:52 p.m. EDT on April 8 — including a state-by-state guide.| Astronomy Magazine
Set up shop near the eclipse center line, where totality lasts the longest. Here are 20 great spots to see the 2024 total solar eclipse.| Astronomy Magazine