Autumn Stargazing

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Autumn Stargazing

September

September marks the "Harvest Moon" and the autumn equinox, bringing clearer skies to view the Great Square of Pegasus and the Andromeda Galaxy as the summer stars slowly fade.

September Night Sky 2026

October

October features the Orionid meteor shower and the ascent of the Andromeda Galaxy, while the cooling air provides crisp views of Fomalhaut and the ghostly "Sea" constellations in the south.

October NIGHT SKY 2026

November

November features the Leonids meteor shower and the return of the Pleiades, while the Andromeda Galaxy sits high overhead, offering a brilliant bridge between autumn and the coming winter.

NOVEMBER NIGHT SKY 2026

VISUAL OBSERVING VS SPACE TELESCOPES & PROBES

Space telescopes & probes

Images online, whether from the space based or large ground based telescopes are undoubtedly incredible, however there are a few things to consider about these images, compared to when viewing these objects through a telescope:

Camera images (from telescopes) are taken with extremely expensive, high-tech equipment, that will have the ability to do super long exposure images, that are then edited and they will have gathered light our eyes can't see (infrared and x-ray). These instruments are more sensitive to light than the human eye and some have been taken outside the disturbance of Earth's atmosphere.

Our telescope & equipment

Space telescopes & probes

Viewing objects through a telescope is an incredible and mind blowing experience. It's the most natural, raw way you will see the planets, the moon, stars and anything else that resides amongst our cosmos. These sights are truly inspiring and we never know how it will affect people emotionally, some people cry, some people jump up and down and others have a smile from ear to ear.

Please bare in mind, although you will not see images quite like the space images, what you do see through the telescope will leave you astonished and forever remembering when you first saw them with your own two eyes.

What to see in the night sky UK: August 2026

Active Meteor Shower in September

Naked Eye Stargazing In September 2026

Aurigids Meteor Shower 2026:

Radiant: Constellation Auriga (Look North-East)

Active: 28th August - 5th September

PEAK: 31st August PM -> 1st September AM

Viewing Tips

Find Dark Skies: Light pollution is the biggest enemy of a good show. Get as far away from city lights as possible.
Check the Moon: A full or bright moon can wash out all but the brightest fireballs.
Let Your Eyes Adapt: It takes about 20–30 minutes for your eyes to fully adjust to the dark. Avoid looking at your phone during this time!
The Best Time: Most showers are best viewed between midnight and dawn, as this is when your part of the Earth is rotating directly into the debris path

Naked Eye Stargazing In September 2026

September 2026 is an exceptional month for naked-eye stargazing, featuring a "planets-on-parade" sequence and the peak brightness of the solar system’s most brilliant world. Because several major planets are gathering in the evening sky, you won’t need any equipment to see the month's best shows.

Here are the highlights:

1st Sep:

Aurigids Meteor Shower PEAK

9th Sep:

Epsilon Perseid Meteor PEAK

14th Sep:

Moon near Venus

17th Sep:

Moon near Antares

21st Sep:

Venus at PEAK brightness

22nd Sep:

Autumnal Equinox

25th Sep:

Neptune is at opposition

26th Sep:

Full "Harvest" Moon

30th Sep:

Mercury in the morning

(45 mins before sunrise)

What to see in the night sky UK: October 2026

Active Meteor Shower in October

Naked Eye Stargazing In October 2026

Draconids Meteor Shower 2026:

Radiant: Constellation Draco (Look North-West)

Active: 6th October - 10th September

PEAK: 8th October PM (Early Eve)

Orionids Meteor Shower 2026:

Radiant: Constellation Orion (Look East)

Active: 2nd October - 7th November

PEAK: 21st October Late PM - 23rd October AM

Viewing Tips

Find Dark Skies: Light pollution is the biggest enemy of a good show. Get as far away from city lights as possible.
Check the Moon: A full or bright moon can wash out all but the brightest fireballs.
Let Your Eyes Adapt: It takes about 20–30 minutes for your eyes to fully adjust to the dark. Avoid looking at your phone during this time!
The Best Time: Most showers are best viewed between midnight and dawn, as this is when your part of the Earth is rotating directly into the debris path

Naked Eye Stargazing In October 2026

October 2026 is shaping up to be a prime month for astronomy enthusiasts. With the transition to darker autumn skies and several planets reaching peak visibility, there is plenty to see including two meteor showers.

Here are the highlights:

4th Oct:

Saturn at opposition (closest point to Eart)

8th Oct:

Draconids Meteor Shower PEAK

12th Oct:

Mercury at Great Elongation (PEAK visibility)

21st Sep:

Orionids Meteor Shower PEAK

26th Oct:

Full 'Hunters' Moon

What to see in the night sky UK: NOVEMBER 2026

Active Meteor Shower in November

Naked Eye Stargazing In November 2026

Leonids Meteor Shower 2026:

Radiant: Constellation Leo (Look North-West)

Active: 6th November - 30th November

PEAK: 17th October PM - 18th October AM

North Taurids Meteor Shower 2026:

Radiant: Constellation Taurus (Look East)

Active: 20th October - 10th December

PEAK: 12th November PM -

Viewing Tips

Find Dark Skies: Light pollution is the biggest enemy of a good show. Get as far away from city lights as possible.
Check the Moon: A full or bright moon can wash out all but the brightest fireballs.
Let Your Eyes Adapt: It takes about 20–30 minutes for your eyes to fully adjust to the dark. Avoid looking at your phone during this time!
The Best Time: Most showers are best viewed between midnight and dawn, as this is when your part of the Earth is rotating directly into the debris path

Naked Eye Stargazing In November 2026

November 2026 is the ideal time to hunt for Uranus and Neptune. Uranus is currently residing in Taurus (near Mars), while Neptune is near Saturn. Because they are higher in the sky this month, the atmospheric distortion is reduced, making them easier to spot as tiny blue/green discs.

Here are the highlights:

2nd Nov:

Moon near Mars & Jupiter

7th Nov:

Moon near Venus and Spica

9th Nov:

Taurids Meteor Shower PEAK

14th Nov:

Sunset: Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars all visible

16th Nov:

Mars & Jupiter closer encounter in the sky

17th Nov:

Leonids Meteor Shower PEAK

20th November:

Mercury at Greatest Elongation

24th Nov:

Full ' Beaver' Moon

25th Nov:

Uranus at opposition

26th Nov:

Mars near Regulus

Autumn Stargazing

September

October

November

VISUAL OBSERVING VS SPACE TELESCOPES & PROBES

Space telescopes & probes

Space telescopes & probes

Space telescopes & probes

Our telescope & equipment

Space telescopes & probes

Space telescopes & probes