It's easy to get lost in a clear night sky full of stars. It can feel like a random mess of lights without a little guidance. Once you're able to identify a few constellations though, the sky starts ...

Constellations through the ages -- Constellations of the zodiac -- An astronomy primer -- Watching the skies -- How this book is organized -- The greek alphabet -- Map of the northern sky -- Map of ...

Stargazing is a bit of a tradeoff this month. The bad news is that sunsets in March are progressively later, and Daylight Saving Time kicks in. The good news is that it’s not as cold. The really good ...

All 88 internationally recognised constellations have European origins. But First Nations astronomy tells older, beautiful ...

Find out what's up in your night sky during December 2025 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.

Now is a good time to take up a tough challenge in the southern sky. For the next few days while the moon sets in the early evening, try to get a good southern horizon — preferably not overlooking the ...

Look toward the south and southwest at 9 tonight when the moon sets. Several faint southern constellations will be near or slightly west of the meridian. The meridian is an imaginary line in the sky ...

In November the bright winter constellations begin their grand entry into the evening sky. Leading the parade is Jupiter, the brilliant orb low in the east at nightfall. Of the brightest stars in the ...

Astronomy Day is an annual event in which professionals invite the community to come learn more about space. This Saturday, May 3, several West Michigan observatories are hosting events allowing ...

While Starlink has won accolades for expanding internet connectivity across the globe, including access even in remote locations, such as out at sea, the internet satellite constellation has caused a ...