stargazing
Moon names: your month by month guide
The lunar calendar includes 12, or sometimes 13, full moons per year. Each moon has a different name - find out what they are called and where their names come from with BBC Countryfile Magazine's guide to full moons.
Meteor shower guide: why do meteor showers occur and when is the next meteor shower in the UK?
Find out when to look out for meteor showers such as Perseids, Draconids and Orionids in the UK in 2023
How to see the Orionid meteor shower
Get the best view of the Orionid meteor shower this October as it passes over the northern hemisphere. Here's our guide to what it is, when it happens and where to see it.
Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors named International Dark Sky Reserves
Two of Yorkshire's National Parks have been awarded International Dark Sky Reserve status, joining an exclusive group of locations worldwide
Stargazing guide: Britain's dark sky sites, best places to stargaze, plus how to get started
The UK has a growing number of great places to go stargazing – our expert guide on the best locations to stargaze in Britain, advice to help you see more in the dark, and basic stargazing equipment to help you get started.
Stellar Explosions: Bright lights in the night sky
Your guide to the latest stellar explosion, explaining the science behind it and where you can see it.
