Tenerife Skylights Blog

Join our Owner and Chief Astronomer, Kieran Mynott for our monthly exploration of the Cosmos, showcasing the captivating celestial events you can experience with Night Skies Tenerife.



Whether you're an experienced astronomer, a casual stargazer or just looking for things to do in Tenerife, you’ll not want to leave without experiencing a Night Skies Tenerife Teide National Park Stargazing & Sunset Tour. 

June Skylights with Kieran Mynott

by Kieran Mynott • 4 June 2025
The darkest skies and the best stargazing conditions begin a few days after the full moon on June 11th and continue for about three weeks. The nights surrounding Father’s Day, on June 15th, will be perfect for stargazing in Tenerife.

May Skylights with Kieran Mynott

by Kieran Mynott • 8 May 2025
In May, as the seasons transition from winter to summer, Tenerife offers optimal stargazing conditions, with the greatest number of stars visible in the night sky. The Great Globular Cluster of Hercules, also known as Messier 13 (M13) , is one of the most spectacular globular star clusters visible in the crystal clear May night skies of Tenerife. Whether you're an experienced astronomer, a casual stargazer or just looking for things to do in Tenerife, you’ll not want to leave without experiencing a Night Skies Tenerife Teide National Park Stargazing & Sunset Tour .

April Skylights with Kieran Mynott

by Kieran Mynott • 8 April 2025
The incredibly beautiful, glittering Beehive Cluster, Jupiter, Sirius (The Dog Star), M81 (Bodes Galaxy) & M82 (Cigar Galaxy), Orion Nebula, the Signs of the Zodiac and shooting stars are all visible in the crystal clear April night skies of Tenerife. Whether you're an experienced astronomer, a casual stargazer or just looking for things to do in Tenerife, you’ll not want to leave without experiencing a Night Skies Tenerife Teide National Park Stargazing & Sunset Tour .

March Skylights with Kieran Mynott

by Kieran Mynott • 12 March 2025
Our galaxy's brightest star, Sirius (the Greater Dog), The Pleiades (Seven Sisters), Jupiter, The Andromeda Galaxy, Orion Nebula and the Signs of the Zodiac are all visible in the crystal clear March night skies of Tenerife. Whether you're an experienced astronomer, a casual stargazer or just looking for things to do in Tenerife, you’ll not want to leave without experiencing a Night Skies Tenerife Teide National Park Stargazing & Sunset Tour .

February Skylights with Kieran Mynott

by Kieran Mynott • 6 February 2025
Our galaxy's brightest star, Sirius (the Greater Dog), The Pleiades (Seven Sisters), Jupiter, The Andromeda Galaxy, Orion Nebula and the Signs of the Zodiac are all visible in the crystal clear February night skies of Tenerife. Whether you're an experienced astronomer, a casual stargazer or just looking for things to do in Tenerife, you’ll not want to leave without experiencing a Night Skies Tenerife Teide National Park Stargazing & Sunset Tour .
Image showing Orion Nebula, a region of active star formation.

January Skylights with Kieran Mynott

by Kieran Mynott • 9 January 2025
The breathtakingly beautiful Orion Nebula, The Andromeda Galaxy, Albireo Star, The Pleiades (Seven Sisters), Jupiter, everyone's favourite Saturn and the Signs of the Zodiac are all visible in the crystal clear January night skies of Tenerife. Whether you're an experienced astronomer, a casual stargazer or just looking for things to do in Tenerife, you’ll not want to leave without experiencing a Night Skies Tenerife Teide National Park Stargazing & Sunset Tour .

December Skylights with Kieran Mynott

by Kieran Mynott • 4 December 2024
The breathtaking Geminids meteor showers, The Andromeda Galaxy, Albireo Star, The Milky Way Core, The Pleiades (Seven Sisters), Jupiter, everyone's favourite Saturn and the Signs of the Zodiac are all visible in the pristine December night skies of Tenerife. Whether you're an experienced astronomer, a casual stargazer or just looking for things to do in Tenerife, you’ll not want to leave without experiencing a Night Skies Tenerife Teide National Park Stargazing & Sunset Tour.
Image of The Leonids Meteor Shower

November Skylights with Kieran Mynott

by Kieran Mynott • 4 November 2024
The spectacular Leonids meteor shower, Jupiter, Saturn, The Andromeda Galaxy, Albireo Star, The Milky Way Core, Pleiades (The Seven Sisters) and the Signs of the Zodiac are all visible in the pristine November night skies of Tenerife. Whether you're an experienced astronomer, a casual stargazer or just looking for things to do in Tenerife, you’ll not want to leave without experiencing a Night Skies Tenerife Teide National Park Stargazing & Sunset Tour.
Image showing Kieran Mynott, owner and astronomer

October Skylights with Night Skies Tenerife

1 October 2024
The unmissable Draconids and Orionids meteor showers, The Ring Nebula, The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules, The Andromeda Galaxy, Albireo Star, The Milky Way Core, everyone's favourite Saturn and the Signs of the Zodiac are all visible in the pristine October night skies of Tenerife. Whether you're an experienced astronomer, a casual stargazer or just looking for things to do in Tenerife, you’ll not want to leave without experiencing a Night Skies Tenerife Teide National Park Stargazing & Sunset Tour.

Thanks to its low humidity, high altitude, and stable climate, Tenerife offers some of the clearest and most consistent night skies in Europe — making it one of the world’s top destinations for stargazing and astrophotography.


From Teide National Park, you can observe 83 of the 88 officially recognised constellations, making it a must-do experience for astronomy lovers and curious travellers alike. If you’re looking for unforgettable things to do in Tenerife, don’t miss the chance to join a Night Skies Tenerife Sunset & Stargazing Tour.



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