It's easy to get lost in a clear night sky full of stars. It can feel like a random mess of lights without a little guidance.

finding the "Blaze Star" is most easily done by first locating the Big Dipper/Plough, one of the most recognizable patterns in the night sky. Follow the arc of its handle to Arcturus, the fourth ...

The solar system's planets are set to align in the night sky in a dazzling planetary alignment, colloquially known as a planetary parade, on Friday night.

Usually, this is the most prominent triangular star pattern of the winter sky ... Want to see the stars of Gemini or Mars up close in the night sky? The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for ...

The Milky Way Galaxy Nestled in the heart of Namibia, the NamibRand Nature Reserve offers an unparalleled view of the Milky ...

By Katrina Miller Astute skywatchers may have already seen the striking line of planets across the night sky in January ... system will be visible among the stars at the same time — if you ...

The winter sky has some brightly lit star patterns visible this month ... mid-March), there's another triangle lighting up the night. The "Mars Triangle" is an even less official shape—not ...

Get ready to look up at the Iowa sky because there will be a rare planet parade in the night sky to end February ... rare because there is no consistent pattern. All the planets' orbits have ...

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