When you look up at the constellation of Orion, you might also be able to easily see the brightest star in our night sky nearby. This star is known as Sirius (if you’re a Harry Potter fan, know that ...

Prominent in the February evening sky you’ll find the brilliant winter constellations of Canis Major, Canis Minor, Orion, Gemini, Taurus and Auriga. Many people think the cold, crisp air we have this ...

There are three dog constellations in the night sky, but the best known are Canis Major and Canis Minor, the constellation Orion the Hunter’s faithful hunting dogs. Canis Major and Canis Minor are ...

Some years ago, this feature discussed the various cat constellations that are scattered around the sky. It would only be fair, then, for their canine counterparts to have their turn as well, since ...

Two nights ago, Venus sported a small, weakly-colored corona. Coronas form when light is diffracted or scattered by tiny ice droplets ( or occasionally ice crystals) in high clouds. Notice that the ...

Anyone who enjoys gazing at the night sky probably has a few favorite star patterns they like to look for: The Big Dipper, for example, or Orion’s belt. But those familiar shapes that many of us ...

If you're a skywatcher and a dog lover, then a special celestial treat is in store for you this week. Most stargazers are familiar with the figure of Orion the hunter, with his crosswise belt and ...

When you look up at the constellation of Orion, you might also be able to easily see the brightest star in our night sky nearby. This star is known as Sirius (if you’re a Harry Potter fan, know that ...