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

You're hiking and have wandered off track. If this happens and you find yourself without a compass, here are a few methods ...

By removing centuries of soot, researchers have uncovered the stunning decoration of a sanctuary dedicated to the heavens ...

The brightest planets in the night sky will shine as the 'planet parade' continues throughout February, plus be on the ...

February stargazing is fantastic for many reasons, but this year there’s a one-two-three punch of bright planets adding to ...

On Feb. 24, from west to east, you can see Mercury, Saturn, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars, all spanning 117.5°, plus Earth under your feet—all eight known planets of our solar system!

To locate Corona Borealis, start with the Plough (Big Dipper) and follow the curve of its handle down to Arcturus, the brightest star in the neighbouring constellation Bootes. To the left of Arcturus, ...

February stargazing over Butler is fantastic for many reasons, but this year there’s a one-two-three punch of bright planets adding to the thrill! If you live with the winter cold, don’t let that ...

You’ll find several bright planets, stars and obvious constellations in the February evening sky. The most obvious constellation this month is Orion. To find Orion, face south and look for Orion’s ...

Orion the Hunter and Taurus the Bull face off in the southern sky in early February as soon as it gets dark. Taurus is home to two of the brightest star clusters, the Pleiades and Hyades. Both are ...