To locate the Winter Circle, find the constellation Orion and look for the bright bluish star (Rigel) to the lower right.

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Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope observed dark beads and lopsided star patterns drifting over Saturn’s northern regions. Reading time: Reading time 3 minutes Saturn already tops the ...

The constellations march ever westward from month to month, with old ones disappearing into the sunset as new ones rise in the east. This is because the stars run like clockwork on a specific schedule ...

Archer or teapot? We'll distinguish between the two, as this pattern of stars now is visible in the southern sky at nightfall. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

JWST uncovers evidence of ancient “monster stars” whose extreme chemistry may explain the origins of early supermassive black holes.

The Big Dipper, an asterism within the Ursa Major constellation, is readily observable from mid-to-high northern latitudes and its appearance varies throughout the year due to Earth's orbit and ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Created by the artist as an ...

Some things in the astronomy hobby take a lot of effort and yield mixed results. You can drive a thousand miles to see an eclipse and get smacked with clouds during those precious minutes of totality.

A nearly moonless sky and unseasonably warm temperatures will bring a Halloween treat to the evening sky. Looking west after sunset, Venus will appear first, near the horizon. The bright stars Altair, ...