They’re asterisms, which are just smaller, well-known star patterns within larger constellations. The Big Dipper, for example, is part of Ursa Major, and Orion’s Belt is just a section of Orion.

The night sky is filled with constellations that help us navigate the stars, but not all constellations are created equal.

With the constellation Ursa Major high in the sky, late April presents an ideal opportunity to spot the 'Three Leaps of the Gazelle' asterism - a set of three stellar pairings hanging below the ...

An illustration of constellations in the night sky. (Image credit: grebeshkovmaxim/Getty Images) We're here to help you reach for the stars and complete the NYT Strands puzzle for today, April 25 ...

Closer to the western horizon in the constellation Pisces, you'll find Venus, the brightest planet in the sky. Neptune, the faintest to see, will be nearby, just above the western horizon.