Lunar photography

As described on page 46, there will be a total lunar eclipse on 7 September that somewhat mirrors the one that occurred last March. Whereas March’s eclipse took place as the Moon was setting, with tot

Our Solar System is home to hundreds of moons, but how many can you observe? Some – like our own and the brighter ones around Jupiter and Saturn – are relatively easy to see with the naked eye, binocu

Your dusty, distant destination awaits, with unique geology that reveals billions of years of cosmic collisions

Capturing night-sky objects comes with its fair share of challenges. How you handle them can make the difference between a good image and a great one. Sometimes, when everything conspires against you

Nicole Poersch, Prestwick, South Ayrshire, UK, 15 September 2024–21 January 2025 Nicole says: “The Clamshell Nebula in Cygnus is often overlooked due to its proximity to the North America and Pelican

Whichever way you look at it, this year’s Perseid meteor shower peak on 12 August is going to be challenging for naked-eye observers. As with all meteor showers, some years are better than others, but