Why do some constellations stay in the sky all year, while others disappear?

Being aware of the night sky even as you walk, even through a city, can give you a grounding in learning bright stars, ...

Stepping out under a clear January night sky is bound to yield amazing results if you love observing constellations. With the prominence of Orion and Taurus near their peak, some otherwise rather ...

If you step outside after sunset, you might catch one of the season’s loveliest celestial meetups as dazzling Venus shimmers ...

The Lyrids are back! Here's where to look and how to spot these shooting stars.

From the first photographer star to the discovery of alien worlds, these night sky targets mark some of astronomy's greatest ...

First, let us start with the good news. As with August stargazing any year, there is still plenty of summer and great summer constellations in the sky. And with earlier sunsets, you can kick off your ...

Carly Quellman, aka Carly Que, is a multimedia strategist and storyteller at the intersection of technology and the humanities, investigating how perspective can enhance, rather than overstimulate, ...

Now is a good time to take up a tough challenge in the southern sky. For the next few days while the moon sets in the early evening, try to get a good southern horizon — preferably not overlooking the ...

Of all the constellations we see through the year, Virgo the Virgin is the second-largest. The only problem is that it’s also one of the faintest. With a lot of visual digging, Virgo can be found in ...

A waxing crescent moon will pass just a few degrees from Jupiter tonight, creating one of April’s most striking naked-eye sky pairings.

First, let’s start with the good news. As with August stargazing any year, there’s still plenty of summer and great summer constellations in the sky. And with earlier sunsets, you can kick off your ...