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

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

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.

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.

Any clear winter night this month, look south between 8 and 10 p.m. to spot the large hourglass shape of Orion the Hunter. In ...

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 ...

People in the northern hemisphere will be able to see Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars during the planetary parade. The next full moon will happen on Feb. 12. Known as the ...

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.