Find out what to see in the night sky this year with astronomers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

To find out which stars and constellations are visible in the sky each month, read our monthly night sky highlights blog, pick up a copy of the 2024 Guide to the Night Sky publication, or check out our astronomers' 2024 stargazing highlights.

You can also explore the pages below to find the best dates to look for meteor showers, full moons, eclipses and more.

To deepen your knowledge of our universe, pick up astrophotography tips from winners of Astronomy Photographer of the Year or join one of the Royal Observatory's in-depth astronomy courses.

Image showing mountain and rocks in foreground, with rippling emerald aurora in the sky behind the mountain, which is reflected in a pool of water

See the universe in a new light

Astronomy Photographer of the Year is the world's biggest space photography competition. See this year's winners at the National Maritime Museum

Main image: Dolbadarn Castle - Home of Welsh Princes © Robert Price - shortlisted in Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023