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, or pick up a copy of the 2025 Guide to the Night Sky publication.

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.

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Introduction to Astrophysics
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Introduction to Astrophysics

Explore topics at the cutting edge of scientific research and the limits of human knowledge
Six-week courses held on Tuesday evenings | See page for full dates
£96
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Introduction to Astrophotography
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Introduction to Astrophotography

Learn how to take images of the night sky in the Royal Observatory Greenwich's online introductory astrophotography course
Six-week courses held on Tuesday evenings | See page for full dates
£96
Online
Life in the Universe
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Life in the Universe

Are we alone in the Universe? Join this online adult course for an introduction to astrobiology and an exploration of how astronomers search for alien life
Six-week course held on Monday evenings starting 24 February 2025
£96
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Amateur Astronomy For Beginners
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Amateur Astronomy For Beginners

A course for those looking to make astronomy into a hobby
Six-week course held on Tuesday evenings starting 25 February 2025
£96
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Intermediate Astronomy
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Intermediate Astronomy

Acquire a rigorous scientific understanding of the Universe with the Royal Observatory Greenwich
10-week module held on Tuesday evenings starting 11 March 2025
£205 per module
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Foundation Astrophysics
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Foundation Astrophysics

A series of ten-week courses on more advanced topics in astrophysics
10-week module held on Tuesday evenings starting 11 March 2025
£200 per module
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Introduction to Astronomy
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Introduction to Astronomy

Learn the basics of astronomy at the home of time and space
Six-week course held on Tuesday evenings starting 22 April 2025
£96
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Introduction to Astronomy Online
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Introduction to Astronomy Online

Learn the basics of astronomy at the home of time and space in this online course
Six-week course held on Tuesday evenings starting 22 April 2025
£96
Online

Main image: Belogradchik Under the Stars © Radoslav Sviretsov - shortlisted in Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024