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.

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern ...

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 ...

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 ...

Seven planets are aligning in the night ... sky as soon as the sun sets. That's when the planets will make a brief appearance. Tokyo started seeing the parade first, on Feb. 22, according to Star ...

Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky In the early days of the solar system, planetary alignments were much more significant than they are now. "The orbits ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky.