May will be an interesting month to enjoy the night sky. The Big Dipper, a part of Ursa Major (the Great Bear), will be about ...

Long before compasses became common, travelers used this celestial marker to orient themselves. The Big Dipper is one of the ...

North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere.

Two easy-to-find star groupings appear during late summer and early autumn. You can see them by going outdoors and facing north during early evening hours. Look low in the northwest for the seven ...

Once you spot the Big Dipper in the night sky, it’s easy to direct your gaze toward the bright star Arcturus. Credit: Creators.com illustration As the greens of summer gradually give way to the reds ...

Being aware of the night sky even as you walk, even through a city, can give you a grounding in learning bright stars, constellations and how the night sky changes.