Riding along this year among the winter constellations are Jupiter and Mars. Jupiter is by far the brighter of the two and is also the brightest star-like object among the winter shiners.

Even if you’re not all that much into stargazing, chances are you know the constellation Orion.

If the planets, the moon, and all the great winter constellations aren’t enough for you, January is also home to one of the better annual meteor showers of the year, the Quadrantids, which peaks ...

In March the bright winter constellations of Canis Major, Canis Minor, Orion, Gemini, Taurus and Auriga fill the southern sky stretching all the way to zenith — the point directly overhead.

February offers spectacular astrophotography opportunities, from stunning planetary alignments to bright winter constellations. With Venus shining at its peak close to the crescent moon, a ...

In November the bright winter constellations that have been lighting up the morning sky begin climbing over the eastern horizon during the evening hours. By mid-month all will be up by 1 a.m ...

One of the great constellations of spring is rising in the evenings in the east. It’s Leo the Lion. Look for a distinctive backward question mark that outlines the chest and head of Leo. Regulus ...