It's big, bright, and orange – and could be about to explode. Betelgeuse is a red giant star that shines brightly in the night sky. It makes up one of the "shoulders" of Orion, one of the most ...

Some people probably believe that the twinkling effect is produced by the stars themselves, but that is not the case at all.

one of the most recognizable patterns in the night sky. Follow the arc of its handle to Arcturus, the fourth brightest star in the sky, shining with an orange hue in the Boötes constellation ...

The pre-dawn sky on April 25 will see a conjunction of Venus, Saturn and a waning crescent moon, which will resemble a ...

The celestial image could be spoiled by a dull Saturn, which might lack the brightness needed to tie the smiley together, ...

The night sky tonight and on any clear night offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects you can see, from stars and constellations ... view in binoculars (orange circle).

The moon dims, the meteors fly, and the planets dance—these are the most exciting celestial events happening this month.

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