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 ...

Sirius, the Dog Star, is difficult to ignore. Ostentatiously scintillating on the southern horizon right now, the “Searing ...

Throughout time, these shining stars have guided us from the positions in navigation and can be explored in mythology and scientific investigation into the nature of the universe. Explore the seven ...

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

Whether you're an experienced astronomer or simply enjoy gazing at the night sky, this January offers a rare opportunity to witness a dazzling array of planets.

To find Orion, face south and look for Orion’s ... and you’ll easily spot the dazzling star Sirius. It’s the brightest star visible in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s in Canis Major.

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

Orion, “The Hunter,” in the nighttime sky. (MIKE LYNCH/SUBMITTED PHOTO) To trace the winter football, we will kick off with Sirius, the brightest actual star we can see in the southeastern sky ...

In February, the iconic winter stars and constellations reach their prime positions for viewing. On the 1st, all will be ...

12. Known as the snow moon, it will hit its full phase at 7:53 a.m. CT. Constellation Orion the Hunter will be one of the brightest constellations in the sky. You can spot it by looking for the three ...