Venture into another dimension and discover all about astronomy and the study of celestial objects, such as stars, comets, planets and asteroids. Plus, how you can be captivated by the wonders of the universe at the Peter Harrison Planetarium at Royal Observatory Greenwich. 

Perseid meteor shower 2024: When and where to see it in the UK
What is the Perseid meteor shower, when does it happen and how can I see it in 2024?
Solar eclipses explained
Find out everything you wanted to know about partial and total solar eclipses, including when to see them in the UK
Super Flower Moon 2021: how to see and photograph it
This May will see one of the most dramatic full Moons of the year so far – and depending where in the world you are, you may even see a 'Blood Moon'
Full Moon calendar 2024
Check the dates for every full Moon throughout the year, and learn about lunar phases, 'supermoons' and more
Meteor shower guide 2024
Want to see shooting stars? Check the key dates for major meteor showers in the UK in 2023 and 2024, and how to see them in the night sky
21 amazing astronomy events in 2021
From spectacular meteor showers to bold new space missions, Royal Observatory astronomers pick their night sky highlights.
The best dark sky sites in the UK
Find the best places for stargazing and astronomy in the UK
Quadrantid meteor shower: when and where to see it in the UK
Your guide to seeing the Quadrantid meteor shower, among the strongest and most consistent meteor showers of the year
Geminid meteor shower 2024: when and where to see it in the UK
What is it, when is it and where can I see the Geminid meteor shower this year?
What is the transit of Mercury?
The last transit of Mercury took place on 11 November 2019. Find out more about the science behind this extremely rare astronomical event