Sky Shorts author says Orion a favorite constellation, and shares key details to find and appreciate its beauty.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Have you seen the “Christmas Star?” Step outside after dark ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. What is the bright white star in the east right now?

As winter deepens across the Northern Hemisphere, the constellation Orion takes center stage in the night sky. On the evening ...

Learn how to spot Sirius, Procyon and their canine constellations, and discover the myths and science behind the dog stars.

It spins fast, is 300 times more luminous than the sun and is four times the mass of the sun. Here is everything to know about Regulus.

As the year nears its end, the winter solstice brings the year’s longest nights for those of us who reside in the Northern Hemisphere. And through the season, Mother Nature has seen to it that our ...

Greetings everyone! New moon was Monday and if you’ve been having trouble spotting Saturn, have a look at the western sky on ...

From Orion's glowing nebula to the sparkling Pleiades, these winter targets reward anyone willing to brave the cold.

First, let’s start with the good news. As with August stargazing any year, there’s still plenty of summer and great summer constellations in the sky. And with earlier sunsets, you can kick off your ...

Sky This Week is brought to you in part by Celestron. Friday, January 9Cygnus may be sinking toward the horizon a few hours ...