Every night, we see familiar constellations in the sky that have inspired scientists and dreamers for centuries. But the ...

A star map (or star chart) is basically a cheat sheet for the night sky. It helps you figure out where constellations and bright stars are at any given time. To use one, just hold it up so that ...

After sunset on April 2, look for the crescent moon and Jupiter in the western sky. The duo will appear within a palm’s width ...

If you're in the market for top astronomy gear, the best stargazing ... so there's plenty to look out for in the night sky. Here though, most of the best stargazing apps are available on IOS ...

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 ...

In April, the night sky is packed with cosmic events: star clusters, planetary alignments, a meteor shower, and even a rare micromoon. Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or just looking for a m ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern latitudes).