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 ...

The Winter Loop is a giant asterism, or shape, whose mighty stretched hexagonal pattern joins four of the brightest—and closest—10 stars in the entire night sky. Here’s how you find the ...

The winter solstice on Dec. 21 will mark the shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year, as the sun will set at 5:01 p.m. Katy Downing, Planetarium Specialist at Lake Erie ...

In your observation of the winter sky (these nights) you will keep in mind a few things to make your night-long diligence worthwhile.

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.

What To See In The Night Sky This Week: January 16-22, 2023 With a Last Quarter Moon kicking off this week and it ending with a New Moon the skies will be dark and moonless, allowing for some ...

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 ...