Right now, several “forgotten” constellations are visible after dark to some of us in the Northern Hemisphere. Credit: Creators.com illustration We in the Earth’s Northern Hemisphere have a ...

As twilight fades to night these May evenings, Mars stands out in the northern sky. It begins the month near the center of Cancer the Crab not far from the magnificent Beehive star cluster (M44). The ...

What exciting events will we see in the southern sky in 2024? Meteor showers, Saturn covered by the Moon, close approaches of bright planets to each other, supermoons – and, if we’re lucky, a comet ...

A rare astronomical sight is unfolding in the southern sky. Two exploding stars are shining so brightly that both can be viewed with the naked eye. It’s hard to predict how long these “fascinating ...

With a bit of luck and patience, streaks and fireballs from the weak annual meteor shower will be visible whenever its radiant in the constellation Norma is above the horizon. When you purchase ...

Mars, at magnitude 1.6, will be visible in the western sky, passing near Spica on September 12th. Its small apparent diameter will limit telescopic detail. Saturn reaches opposition on September 21st, ...