Pete Lawrence
Pete Lawrence is an experienced astronomer and astrophotographer, and a presenter on BBC's The Sky at Night.
Recent articles by Pete Lawrence
Moon illusion tonight: How to see the stunning 'lunar shadows'
Top tips for observing tricks of the light on the Moon throughout the end of February and March.
How to spot two legendary dog stars in the night sky this January
Where to look to see Orion's hunting hounds, the great and little dog constellations.
The stunning Great Square of Pegasus stars are visible tonight. Here’s how to see them
The simple way to locate the upside-down flying horse in the night sky tonight.
Moon photography guide 2023: How to take stunning pictures of the lunar surface tonight
Learn how to take dazzling images of the Moon with this expert guide.
Mars rival Antares is blazing in the sky tonight. Here's how to see it
It's the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius.
A beginner's guide to star hopping: Upgrade your astronomy with this simple trick
Star hopping is a tried-and-trusted technique used to locate things in the night sky. Learn how with this nifty guide.
How to use guiding stars to find Messier 13
Messier 13, aka the Hercules Cluster, is a cluster of several hundred thousand stars in the constellation of Hercules.
Asterisms: A beginner's guide to unofficial star patterns
What is an asterism? What's the difference between an asterism and a constellation? What asterisms can you see in the night sky?
Here’s how you could see a rare bright comet this January – no telescope required
Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF will visit our skies this month, and it might even be visible to the naked eye.
How can I see the Delphinus constellation?
This small constellation represents the head and neck of a bottlenose dolphin.
Why do all the stars have 8 points in the James Webb images? An astronomer explains
Understand JWST's distinctive diffraction spikes with this handy guide.
How to see the planets in September 2022
After residing in the morning sky for the first half of 2022, the bright and not-so-bright planets can now be seen in the late evening sky.
How can I see the Teapot and Teaspoon asterism?
During July and August, low above the southern horizon, lurk two tea-related asterisms.
How do I see noctilucent clouds?
Night shining clouds occur in the upper atmosphere and appear to glow in the dark.
How do I see Lyra the Lyre?
The brightest star in this small constellation is only around 25 light-years away, making it one of our closest neighbours.
How can I see the Northern Crown?
Discover how to use the Plough to locate Corona Borealis in the night sky.
How can I spot Hydra in the night sky?
Learn how to spot the giant Water Snake constellation with our expert how-to guide.
How to use the Plough as a signpost
The two most recognisable star patterns for northern hemisphere sky-watchers are Orion and the Plough.
How can I see Cancer the Crab?
It's the faintest of all the zodiac constellations, but it's visible now in the evening sky.
How can I see the Winter Triangle?
This asterism is made up of Sirius, Betelgeuse, and Procyon and can be seen with the naked eye.
How can I see the Great Square of Pegasus?
See this asterism in the autumn sky.
How do I see Taurus the Bull?
Now is the best time to spot the constellation in the night sky.