Possibly one of the best-known constellations in the northern sky, Ursa Major—or the Great Bear—contains an asterism of seven ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the ...

You’ll find several bright planets, stars and obvious constellations in the February evening sky. The most obvious ...

With February’s winter nights regularly dropping below freezing, it’s tempting to take the easy way out and just stay inside.

The most obvious constellation this month is Orion. To find Orion, face south and look for Orion’s Belt. It’s made of three moderately bright stars close together in a row and found high in ...

I had to crane my neck all the way back to see Mars the other night. It was straight above me, a glowing orange dot in the ...

By 7 p.m. the entirety of Sirius' parent constellation, Canis Major, the Big Dog, is above the horizon. Looking upwards from ...

By 7 p.m. the entirety of Sirius' parent constellation, Canis Major, the Big Dog, is above the horizon. Looking upwards from Sirius one will see the three stars of Orion's Belt. They are named ...

it’s no surprise Scotland is a frequent stop for stargazers — there are often vivid skyscapes showcasing clear views of the Milky Way and its constellations, such as Orion’s Belt and ...

As we proceed into the heart of winter, this month’s Colorado sky displays a marvelous treasure trove of bright stellar gems that are the hallmark of the winter firmament.