This week features a New Moon, which means two things—it’s a great week for both stargazing and, slightly beforehand, crescent Moon-watching. One of the most difficult observations in stargazing comes ...

The shortest month is a little longer this year, thanks to rules that date back to the time of Julius Caesar. It’s also when we have our best views of winter’s brightest stars and when we ask a large ...

I just love wonderful winter stargazing! I think it’s one of the best times of the year to soak in the splendor of the night sky. Even if you’re observing the heavens in a cold climate, it’s worth ...

And speaking of the break of dawn, that happens nowadays at around 5:15 a.m. local daylight time. And that's the time for when you should set your alarm clock Thursday morning, to see a tight ...

November night skies are action-filled this year! The full moon is on Nov. 8. It’s arguably best known as the “Beaver Moon,” It’s also known as the Frosty Moon and the Dark Moon, among others. The ...

Have a look to the west after sunset this week and you’ll see bright Venus above Jupiter—a beautiful sight for sure—though this week it’s mostly about the rise of the full “Worm Moon.” The third and ...