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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An illustration of the sun's magnetic fields over an image captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory
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 starting 11 March 2025
£205 per module
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Photo of the Andromeda Galaxy - a dark black sky sprinkled with stars
Courses | Astronomy courses

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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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 22 April
£96
Royal Observatory
Image of Cassiopeia A nebula, which resembles an explosion in waves of different colours
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 22 April 2025
£96
Online

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