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What can you see in the night sky?

You can spot the Moon, bright planets and familiar star patterns without a telescope. Find a calm viewing place, give your eyes time to adjust and begin with the brightest points.

Earth, Saturn and the Moon against the night sky

The night sky does not require specialist equipment. The Moon is the easiest place to begin because its phase and position change from one evening to the next. Bright planets are also visible to the unaided eye and usually twinkle less than nearby stars.

Move away from direct street lighting and give your eyes around fifteen minutes to adjust to the dark. A broad view of the horizon also helps. You do not need to identify every constellation at once — choose one bright object and gradually learn the sky around it.

City observers can still see the Moon, the brightest planets and many stars. Away from urban lights, fainter stars appear and the soft band of the Milky Way may become visible under good conditions. Clear skies, patience and curiosity matter more than expensive equipment.

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