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 northern hemisphere).

Jupiter is high in the southeast from mid-northern ... In the constellation Taurus, the Bull, Jupiter is just above Taurus' brightest star, Aldebaran. One can tell the two apart because of Aldebaran's ...

In the constellation Taurus, the Bull, Jupiter is just above Taurus' brightest star, Aldebaran ... and sets at 10:26 p.m. As in the Northern Hemisphere Mars is in the east, though lower in ...

The Dwarf 3 is great for astrophotography beginners, but it also has lots of useful tools for more experienced hobbyists.

Here’s when you’ll see the next full moon, comets constellations and more. Venus will shine its brightest in February. Stars get a lot of attention for shining bright, but pla ...

Lacerta is a relatively “young” constellation, first appearing on celestial maps in 1690. Its brightest star, Alpha (α ... with the northern side illuminated. Saturn’s largest and brightest ...

Here are details on February’s moon cycle and your chance at spotting some shooting stars. The next full moon ... The full moon is named after the snow on the ground in the Northern Hemisphere. Other ...

Just east of Betelgeuse is the fine binocular cluster NGC 2244. But the much fainter Rosette Nebula that lies around the ...

As fascinating as this thought is, for those living in the hustle and bustle of the city, the night sky often feels empty. Stars are few and far between and spotting a comet seems like a far-off ...

Right ascension: 7 hours Declination: 20 degrees Visible between: Latitudes 90 degrees and minus 60 degrees Although it is best visible from the Northern Hemisphere, Geminid meteors can also be ...

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