Night Sky

Whether it’s stars, planets or satellites you’re interested in, Night Sky is one of the best apps for learning about what you can see when you look up at night.

Like other stargazing apps, you use it by pointing a smartphone or tablet at the sky, and getting information on screen about what you’re looking at. The first surprise is how many satellites are buzzing about above the Earth’s atmosphere. Night Sky works the same for planets, stars, and even constellations – not just single objects. The basic app is free, but a £1.99 monthly subscription unlocks more features, from a tour of landing sites on the Moon to the latest astronomical news.

A World Traveller feature also lets you squint at the sky as if you were somewhere else in the world, but even from your back garden, this app will fill you with wonder for the skies above.