Philip's Stargazing 2025 Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky Britain & Ireland

Author: Nigel Henbest Series: Philip's Stargazing

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

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

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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. Compiled by experts and specially designed for easy use, Stargazing 2025 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

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 2025
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 small refracting telescopes
Complete calendar of major astronomical events

Top 20 Sky Sights of 2025
Jargon Buster, explaining common or confusing terms

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

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

About the Author

After researching at Cambridge, Professor Nigel Henbest was appointed consultant to both New Scientist magazine and the Royal Greenwich Observatory.He is a future astronaut with Virgin Galactic. The author has written over fifty books on astronomy and space, as well as presenting/producing dozens of radio and TV programmes for the international market.