Though the sky is littered with constellations, January offers the best visibility for these eight, owing to their perfect ...

If you’ve been following my column for a while, you know that there are many kinds of constellations in the sky. You also know that most of these look nothing like their namesakes but are simply ...

Now that we’re well into May, as soon as darkness sets in, you can easily see the Big Dipper, a celestial marvel, upside-down in the high northern sky. It’s pouring its celestial magic on us.

Fact-based stories from our cosmic neighbourhood, one star or constellation at a time. Name it, navigate it, know it.

On January 18, 2026, the new moon creates dark skies for observing Jupiter, Saturn, and the Orion constellation. Detailed positions and celestial coordinates for global observers are provided.

Discover your night sky this week, July 22-28, 2024, using just your naked eyes, no equipment necessary. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Constellations can be fun - especially when you try and make out whatever shape the stars are supposed to create. While there are a handful of commonly known constellations, these are a few of the ...