An excellent guide to the night skies above the United Kingdom for 2026. The handbook includes a general introduction to the night sky. There follows a summary of the most distinctive seasonal constellations to help you find your way around the night sky. A section on the Moon and planets provides a detailed map of the moon and traces the positions of the planets throughout the year. This edition also includes a section on the eclipses for 2026 and the visible comets in 2026.
There is then a detailed month by month account of the night sky. Each month gives information on the prominent constellation on view, a map of the northern sky and a map of the southern sky, information on the Moon and planets, as well as a calendar of important features.
With so much detail and excellent diagrams, this is an extremely helpful guide for anyone starting off in astronomy.

This guide is a brilliant companion for anyone who loves stargazing, whether you’re a complete beginner or a bit more experienced. It’s packed with clear star maps, moon phases, and highlights like meteor showers and planetary events throughout 2026.
I appreciated how easy it was to follow and how the book breaks down complex info into something really accessible. The layout is clean and attractive, making it enjoyable to flip through. I’m already looking forward to using this guide to plan some night sky watching sessions next year, as I have thoroughly enjoyed using my 2025 copy so far this year.

This is a technical text aimed at experienced amateur astronomers. Unfortunately the version received via NetGalley does not reproduce any of the necessary diagrams of stars. Therefore, I have given it only one star (no pun intended).