Observing Resources

On a clear night, it's great to actually get out there and look up at the stars and planets. Accurate weather forecasts, star charts and other resources are very helpful to the amateur astronomer.

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Weather

Current UK Satellite Image


Forecast Sites

Metcheck The Weather Outlook BBC Weather Centre Weather Underground EUMETSAT SAT24 NASA SDO

Aurora Forecasts

Aurora Forecast

Credit: NOAA/Ovation

More info

Astroweather Panel

Astroweather Chart Icon Info

Astronomy Data

Download latest PDF Almanac Download latest PDF SkyMap Download Meteor Calendar for 2025 (PDF) Current Sky Chart Planet Data Astronomy Now Interactive Sky Chart Sky & Telescope - News & Events Society for Popular Astronomy Moon Phases This Year & Next

Current Moon & Weather

Blackpool Forecast

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