Summer days and night-shining clouds: The night sky in June
The summer solstice falls on 21 June, marking the start of astronomical summer. Despite the shorter nights, there are many wonderful sights to look out for this month.
Derek Smale
Egg-shaped stars and Wolf-359: The UK night sky in May
May brings a meteor shower, a conjunction of the Moon with Mars and Venus, and a chance to see the core of our Milky Way Galaxy.
The night sky in April
This month sees a promising meteor shower, a wonderful opportunity to see the rocky, inner planets of our Solar System, and some of the most striking stars and constellations in our night sky.
The night sky in March
This month sees the transition from winter to spring and is a great time to see the bright stars and constellations that both seasons have to offer.
The night sky in February
This month provides a great chance to see a comet and watch Venus and Jupiter appear to move towards each other.
The night sky in January
This month there is a chance to see all of the planets in our Solar System, as well as the Pleiades star cluster, Andromeda galaxy, and a comet!
The night sky in December
December brings the winter solstice towards the end of the month, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year. This marks the start of astronomical winter – and provides plenty of hours of darkness for stargazing!
The night sky in November
The night skies of November are a great opportunity to see Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, two meteor showers, and a host of bright stars.
The night sky in October
September brought that first icy night under the stars since March, and it’s always a mixed experience!
The night sky in September
Some of the most beautiful sights in our night skies are visible through September, and if you can get away from the bright lights of towns and cities there are some real treats in store.