The year inconstellations

Planetary physicist Dr Sheila Kanani on why now is the time to spot shooting stars and a sunlit Saturn

Autumn is a wonderful time of year. Birds are on the move in their masses. It is exciting. And just about anything can turn up. Here are five birds which may look to be dressed in the dulled browns of autumn, but are all special, even thrilling to watch.

F rom the top of the highest peak ...

Karen Youngs revels in the changing landscape and encounters a handsome game bird on a morning walk

◀ Tuesday 2 The Lunar X and V clair-obscur effects can be seen on this evening’s Moon. Your best view will be around 23:41 BST (22:41 UT). Thursday 4 This morning, Titan’s shadow transits Saturn’s glo

Sail Norway’s dramatic fjords high above the Arctic Circle and learn about the night sky on this small-ship cruise