The great arc of stars in the constellation Corona Borealis represents the crown of Ariadne in Greek mythology, who, in some ...

With the moon reaching its last quarter phase on Saturday, May 9, a window on the universe beyond the Milky Way opens. Here’s ...

Why do some constellations stay in the sky all year, while others disappear?

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The constellations overhead in May are dominated by Leo the Lion and Ursa Major the Great Bear. Leo stands out as a large backward question mark pattern of stars known as the Sickle. The bright star ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. How many bright stars and constellations can you find in the ...

The sky is never clearer than on a cold, starry midwinter night. It is on such occasions, thanks to winter's exceptional atmospheric transparency, that fainter stars can be seen throughout the sky.

If you step outside after sunset, you might catch one of the season’s loveliest celestial meetups as dazzling Venus shimmers ...