This week’s naked-eye object is the constellation Canis Major. This star pattern lies to the southeast of Orion the Hunter. The Greeks had several myths regarding Canis Major. In one ...
With Venus and Mars dropping out of the morning and evening skies, respectively, Jupiter and Saturn are the only bright planets visible for all of February.
February stargazing is fantastic for many reasons, but this year there’s a one-two-three punch of bright planets adding to ...
You’ll find several bright planets, stars and obvious constellations in the February evening sky. The most obvious constellation this month is Orion. To find Orion, face south and look for Orion’s ...
Sirius, the Dog Star, is difficult to ignore. Ostentatiously scintillating on the southern horizon right now, the “Searing ...
In February, the iconic winter stars and constellations reach their prime positions for viewing. On the 1st, all will be ...
Lowest and brightest of the bunch is Sirius, in Canis Major, the big dog. Above Sirius, the hourglass form of Orion boasts the bright stars Rigel, his left foot, and Betelgeuse, his right shoulder.
To find Orion, face south and look for Orion’s ... It’s the brightest star visible in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s in Canis Major. First Quarter Moon: Feb. 5 ...
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