The new year for astrophotographers promises much, with the prospect of more bright, southerly Northern Lights as the sun settles into its “solar maximum” period. Will we see them in January? If we do, let’s hope they begin soon because tonight's New Moon means dark skies for the first 10 nights of 2025.
However, with Venus entering a new phase and Mars brightening to its annual opposition – and with plenty of occultations of planets by the moon – astrophotographers will likely get distracted by the solar system. So, here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in January 2025…
