Use our night sky map to find the best times in spring to spot glittering constellations – groups and formations of stars ...

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With the constellation Ursa Major high in the sky, late April presents an ideal opportunity to spot the 'Three Leaps of the ...

April 21 - 28 is International Dark Sky Week, a global celebration of the night sky during which like-minded organizations ...

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Dragging the trash barrel to the curb, I look up at the night sky, and my current self is instantly tethered to all my past ...

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The Orion constellation is one of the most striking in the night sky. Also known as Orion the Hunter, it’s easy to spot thanks to the three bright stars that form his belt: Alnitak, Alnilam, and ...

If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what’s out there, now’s a great time to check out Markarian’s Chain — ...

Your eyes will be drawn here to Rigel (Beta Orionis) and Betelgeuse (Alpha Orionis), two of the brightest stars in the sky. Within the constellation Crux is an asterism called the Southern Cross.