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

Winter skies can be the clearest of the year and the richest in stars. Here are some of the constellations and planets to ...

The moon will pass closely by Jupiter this evening (Jan. 10), meeting up with the gas giant in the constellation Taurus.

A newly-discovered comet might light up the night sky in the coming weeks, possibly shining even brighter than the planet ...

In 2025, keep an eye on the Southern Cross (known as Crux to astronomers) and Sagittarius (the archer). The Southern Cross is ...

The Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of the New Year, has the potential to be one of the year's best – if the weather ...

from stars and constellations to bright planets, the moon, and sometimes special events like meteor showers. Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can ...

This month, four bright planets greet you in the early evening. Venus and Saturn cozy up on the 17th and 18th, while Mars is at its brightest in the past two years. The Moon occults Mars for those in ...

In addition to the annual parade of star pictures or constellations passing above our heads each night, there are always ...

The best time to watch the Quadrantids meteor shower will be after sunset Friday. At their peak, they deliver a dazzling ...

The Quadrantids might be one of the strongest showers this year, but poor weather could make them difficult to see.