Stargazing highlights
31 January
Blue blood Moon
A blue Moon will occur at the same time as a total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood Moon.
27 July
Total lunar eclipse
The Moon will gradually get darker and then turn rusty red, viewable between Europe and West Australia.
12 to 13 August
Perseid meteor shower
The Perseids will see up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak, on the night of the 12 August.
15 February
Partial solar eclipse
Those in parts of Chile, Argentina and Antarctica will be able to see the Moon partially block the Sun.
27 June
Saturn at opposition
This will be the best time to spot the ringed planet, when it is brighter than any other point in the year.
8 October, 21 to 22 October
Draconid and Orionid showers The minor Draconids appear at the start of the month, followed by the more active Orionids towards the end.
22 to 23 April
Lyrid Meteor Shower
The shower, produced by comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher will produce around 20 meteors per hour when it peaks on the night of 22 April.
9 May
Jupiter at opposition
The gas giant will be at its closet point to Earth, and fully illuminated by the Sun on this date.
13 to 14 December
Geminid meteor shower With up to 120 multicoloured meteors per hour, the Geminids will be a great end to the year.
29 April
Best time to spot Mercury The planet will be at its highest point above the horizon, known as greatest western elongation, making it easy to spot.