The new moon of January will be at 7:36 a.m. Eastern Time on Jan. 29, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory, and two days ...

Star mapping links us directly to the universe, requiring the careful observation and recording of celestial positions. This ...

By Deane Morrison    In February, the iconic winter stars and constellations reach their prime positions for viewing. On the ...

About 100 years after astronomer Edwin Hubble's discovered the "magnificent" spiral nebula, the Hubble Space Telescope and ...

Adventure doesn’t stop after dark in Scotland, from twilight kayaking along the River Tay to pitch-black bungee jumps in the ...

Straight south in the early evening is the familiar constellation Orion. Above Orion, to the northeast, the constellation ...

The night sky tonight and on any clear night offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects you can see, from stars and constellations to bright planets, the moon, and sometimes special ...

I have an absolute passion for the winter constellations that are now putting on their wonderful winter show in the ...

Take advantage of these dark skies, soak in the Northern Lights, study constellations, and make a wish on a falling star. At these locations, you’re sure to get the best stargazing experiences a ...

If you’ve been a faithful reader of my Skywatch column, thank you! You also know how much I love the winter constellations ...