February stargazing over Pottsville is fantastic for many reasons, but this year there is a one-two-three punch of bright planets adding to the thrill. If you live with the winter cold, do not let ...

And this is the best time to see Sirius, the brightest star, following at Orion’s heels in the constellation Canis Major. February’s full moon shines the night of the 25th-26th. Algonquin ...

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 ...

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 ...

the brightest star in Canis Major the Big Dog. Since I can’t imagine him turning his back on the dogs (Canis Minor the Little Dog is to the east of Orion), I see the bottom rectangle as his head ...

Six of the bright stars and the two planets all surround Orion the Hunter ... It’s called the Dog Star because it’s the head of Canis Major the Big Dog. Sirius is a middling bright star ...

With February’s winter nights regularly dropping below freezing, it’s tempting to take the easy way out and just stay inside.

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

These popular astronomy questions, answered by Astronomy magazine, will help you better understand our universe - and share ...

The brightest planets in the night sky will shine as the 'planet parade' continues throughout February, plus be on the ...