Philip's 2026 Stargazing Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky Britain & Ireland

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Philip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers.

"If you buy just one guide...you won't do better than this." - BBC Sky at Night Magazine

"I will continue to enjoy 'Philip's Stargazing' as the months go by." - Helen Sharman, Astronaut

"Very useful indeed." - Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenter

Philip's Stargazing is essential for all those who enjoy exploring the night sky, with up-to-date monthly star charts, moon calendars and viewing tips, as well as the best dark-sky sites to visit and astronomy festivals through the year. In 2026 there is a 90% solar eclipse with the next total eclipse not due until 2090. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy use, Stargazing 2026 is a comprehensive companion for both seasoned and novice astronomers.

* Fully updated colour star chart for each month of the year

* Viewing recommendations and practical advice including a 90% Solar Eclipse in August 26

* Top constellation, target object, topic and picture for each month

* Daily Moon Phase Calendar, highlighting special lunar events throughout the year

* Planet Watch for ideal viewing days in 2026

* The best places to experience Dark Skies

* The latest on Star Festival, Star Parties and astronomy-themed days out

* Expert advice from internationally renowned astronomer professor Nigel Henbest

* Special article by equipment expert Robin Scagell on the best first telescopes

* Tips for using your smartphone to navigate the skies

* Complete calendar of major astronomical events

* Top 20 Sky Sights of 2026

* Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms

* Clear Explanations of the planets' movements, solar and lunar eclipses, meteors and comets

Reviews

If you buy just one guide...you won't do better than this. * BBC Sky at Night Magazine *
I will continue to enjoy 'Philip's Stargazing' as the months go by. * Helen Sharman, Astronaut *
Really well laid out and easy to use. * Astronomy Log *
An amazing book with amazing images, a book which I'm sure most astronomers would love to have. * Cloudy Nights *
Very useful indeed. * Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenter *

Author Bio

Nigel Henbest is a leading science populariser and writer specialising in astronomy and space. As well as writing over fifty books, including the bestselling Stargazing series, he has produced and scriptwritten many television programmes on astronomy and is a regular media commentator on breaking astronomy news. He has been a consultant to both the Royal Greenwich Observatory and New Scientist magazine. Nigel is now based in the USA and is a future astronaut with Virgin Galactic. Asteroid 3795 has been named 'Nigel' in his honour.