The middle star in the dagger is actually not a star, but the Orion Nebula, which through a telescope is revealed to be a ...

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

Orion is one of the most recognizable constellations which is visible worldwide, it is a three star in the straight line.

St. Cloud State University Assistant Professor Rachel Humphrey explains why Mercury and Saturn are tougher to pick out. “The ...

For the next few weeks, the planet Mars will form an isosceles triangle with the two bright stars marking the heads of the ...

In February, Orion the Hunter and his posse of constellations are the main attraction. They start out in the southeast sky at nightfall and reach their peak altitude above the southern horizon by ...

I have an absolute passion for the winter constellations that are now putting on their wonderful winter show in the southeastern sky. If you’ve been nice enough to be a longtime reader of my Skywatch ...

The night sky is the window to the rest of our universe but it’s also great for lovers. It’s great being in the dark with the ...

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 ...

From planets and constellations, to eclipses and the Aurora Borealis, here's what to look for in the sky this spring ...

This time of year, Orion reaches its maximum altitude in the southern sky around 8 p.m., and you cannot help but notice the posse of bright stars and constellations that surround the hunter.