The middle star in the dagger is actually not a star, but the Orion Nebula, which through a telescope is revealed to be a ...

The Orion Nebula is one of the best “must-see” attractions in the sky, and it’s even more impressive once you get to know ...

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

The Orion Nebula is one of the best must-see attractions in the Pottsville sky, and it is even more impressive once you get ...

The four planet-strong "planet parade" currently visible to the naked eye in the night sky for a short time after sunset will ...

According to Robin Scagell, vice-president of the Society for Popular Astronomy, this planetary gathering is among the best ...

Looking upwards from Sirius one will see the three stars of Orion's Belt. They are named (from left to right) Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka. Below the Belt and to the right is Rigel, also a white ...

Possibly one of the best-known constellations in the northern sky, Ursa Major—or the Great Bear—contains an asterism of seven ...

such as Orion’s Belt and, occasionally, even the Northern Lights. Several regions have taken additional measures to ensure the stars remain visible, too. Moffat in southern Scotland was named ...

Look below the three iconic bright stars in a row that make up Orion’s belt for a line of three fainter stars that depict his sword. Even with the naked eye in areas of light pollution you can ...

You can spot it by looking for the three stars that make Orion’s belt and then looking for the bright red star, Betelgeuse, which makes up the constellation's shoulder. The Big Dipper will also ...

The highlight of this cosmic event is Venus, which will shine at its brightest on Sunday, February 16, making it the most ...