The tradition of star chart mapping in Africa extends far back in history, suggesting that ancient African cultures were keen ...

Brilliant Jupiter is in our sky for practically the entire night, adding to the luster of the brilliant winter stars and positioned within the zodiacal constellation of Taurus the Bull.

This is a remarkable time to observe Mars at its brightest, nearly as bright as Sirius the Dog Star, the brightest true star ...

"In January, you'll have the opportunity to take in four bright planets in a sweeping view" said Preston Dyches of NASA's Jet ...

Throughout January, a stunning celestial event will unfold as four planets align in the night sky, offering a rare ...

An exposure longer than about 25 seconds will start to show star trails and capture their movement as they travel across the night sky, so experiment with timings. Generally, the rule of thumb is to ...

The night sky could soon offer a spectacle of a lifetime ... themselves with the Corona Borealis constellation using star charts or smartphone apps. NASA's Fermi telescope is already monitoring ...

Within the park is the town of Borrego Springs, California's first Dark Sky Community; you can study the stars with acclaimed astronomer Dennis Mammana through Borrego Night Sky Tours. Where to ...

Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. Just six light ... equator. The chart shows the location of Barnard’s Star and marks most of the stars visible to the unaided ...