The 2026 Guide to the Night Sky is your indispensable companion for exploring the skies above Britain and Ireland. This practical guide - with a stamp of approval from the Royal Observatory’s own astronomers - is a useful reference for amateur and seasoned stargazers alike, highlighting astronomical events month by month and featuring charts and maps to aid your night-sky viewing. There's no better time to start planning where you'll be to watch 2026's eclipses, meteor showers and planetary alignments!