This large, nearly equilateral triangle is composed of three of the brightest stars in the sky, each belonging to its own constellation. The brightest is the bluish-white star Sirius (magnitude -1 ...

The astronomer J.R. Hind of London, first noted it in October 1845 and described it as " … resembling a blood drop on the background of the sky." Noah’s Dove ...

And with deep, dark intergalactic space as the background, the stars nearest to us look brighter and crisper in the winter night sky against this outer region of the Milky Way.

The winter football is also described in a great book, “100 Things to See in the Night Sky,” which outlines what is special about each of the stars and constellations.

The night sky is a grab bag of constellations of all shapes and sizes, with civilizations all around the world adding their own spin to the patterns of the night sky. Almost 100 years ago, astronom… ...

Long and sparkly, the winter night sky is a spectacle — inviting us to wrap up, go outside and gaze up at planets, stars, airplanes, a sudden meteor and the parade of satellites.

Opinion; What to look for in the winter night sky: Katy Downing. Published: Dec. 31, 2023, 12:30 p.m. Dec. 31, 2023, 12:30 p.m.

I just love wonderful winter stargazing! I think it’s one of the best times of the year to soak in the splendor of the night sky. Even if you’re observing the heavens in a cold climate, it’s ...

Dr Anand said, “During winter, it is appropriate to look at the sky, as the sky will be clear and meteor showers might also be spotted. Last month, the planetarium hosted a meteor shower event ...