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

Read our monthly night sky highlights blog to find out which stars and constellations are visible in the sky each month.

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.

What’s On

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Courses | Astronomy courses

Intermediate Astronomy

Acquire a rigorous scientific understanding of the Universe with the Royal Observatory Greenwich
10-week module held on Tuesday evenings | See page for details
£205 per module
National Maritime Museum
Courses | Astronomy courses

Introduction to Astrophysics

Explore topics at the cutting edge of scientific research and the limits of human knowledge
Six-week course held on Tuesday evenings beginning 6 January and 21 April 2026
£96
National Maritime Museum
Courses | Astronomy courses

Introduction to Astronomy

Learn the basics of astronomy with expert tutors from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Six-week courses held on Tuesday evenings | See page for available dates
£96
National Maritime Museum
Courses | Astronomy courses

Foundation Astrophysics

A series of ten-week courses on more advanced topics in astrophysics
10-week module held on Tuesday evenings beginning 10 March 2026
£200 per module
National Maritime Museum
Courses | Astronomy courses

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 21 April 2026
£96
Online

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