Venus is slowly returning to the evening sky, marking the re-emergence of one of the best naked-eye objects. Find out what else is happening with the planets, the Moon, stars constellations and deep-sky objects in April 2026

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Radio astronomer Dr Emma Chapman reveals how radio waves enable scientists to explore the cosmos, from mapping Venus to searching for alien life and discovering the origins of the Universe.

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Find out which planets are best in the night sky in March 2026, plus key times to observe the Moon, stars and constellations.

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The European Space Agency's BepiColombo mission arrives at Mercury later this year. Planetary scientist Emma Bunce reveals the mysteries the mission could uncover.

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Find out the best things to see in the sky this month, from the planets and constellations to deep-sky targets for your telescope.

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Tessa Baker discusses newly-discovered cosmic collisions and how they’re helping her unlock the secrets of the Universe.

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Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal the best things to see in the night sky to kick off a new year of stargazing. Happy 2026 everyone!

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Astronomer Anjali Piette reveals how she and colleagues created a 3D view of a scorching gas giant around a distant star.

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Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel reveal what you should be looking at in the December 2025 night sky, including the best planets, the Geminid meteor shower, Orion and top times to see the Moon.

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Astronomers say the James Webb Space Telescope has seen black holes at the dawn of time that shouldn't exist. But a new study may be able to explain what's going on. Astronomer Seb Hoenig reveals how a new look at the early Universe could show that JWST has got black holes all wrong.

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