AN November 2025

The November 2025 issue of Astronomy Now is absolutely bursting with fascinating content. We have got great feature articles by great writers, some of whom are writing for the magazine for the very first time. We are extremely happy that they have chosen to share their talents with us, so that we can bring their work and knowledge to you.

This month, we ask the question, ‘Where do we come from?’ and apply it to the history of our home galaxy, the Milky Way. Astrophysicist and journalist Daniela Mata takes us to a time before the Sun and Earth formed, back to the young Milky Way. It was not the serene galaxy we know today. Instead, it was a cannibal with a violent past. Daniela pieces together its history. It is a compelling story and we have even transformed it into an exclusive timeline of events using the very latest data. Think you know the Milky Way? Think again.

Elizabeth Howell dives into the mystery of the Fast Radio Bursts, and talks to the astronomers who are building a new array of telescopes to search for these enigmatic celestial explosions. And we welcome Ian Ridpath back to the pages of Astronomy Now for the jaunty tale of adventurer and astronomer Edmond Halley’s mapping of the southern skies in the 17th century.

For those of us in the northern hemisphere, the skies are getting darker again. So we have a brace of articles that get you ready. Firstly, a gentle introduction to naked eye astronomy for those completely new to the subject. Also a look at the trio of great meteor showers that are coming our way between now and the end of the year. And for those not looking forward to the colder weather, we have you covered with ten perfect excuses for why you need to take an astronomy holiday.

Add to all this, the very latest news, a look at how we dispose of satellites, extraordinary reader images of the night sky, our monthly sky notes and much much more.

So dive into November’s Astronomy Now – a universe of wonder awaits you!