In September and October, Scotland's weather begins to stabilise with more clear skies as the seasons change. The darker nights also make it the ideal time to indulge in a spot of stargazing.
Heading away from the cities and all of the light pollution they bring you'll find the ideal spots to view the night sky – weather permitting of course.
Avoiding nights when the moon is full can also help but if you want to maximise your chance of seeing everything from planets like Jupiter and Venus to meteors and shooting stars then you'll want to discover Scotland's Dark Skies Park and top Dark-sky Communities.
