National Astronomy Week will see a spectacular line-up of planets in the evening sky, with the Moon moving past them in turn as it waxes from a slim crescent phase to nearly full. Even without a telescope you’ll be able to spot Saturn, Venus, Jupiter and Mars, star clusters and the most beautiful winter constellations. It’s a treasure-box of astronomical wonders – the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the night sky.
We’ll be posting guides to help you know what’s up there and how to find it, whether you are at home stargazing by eye, or in a dark site with binoculars or telescope.
