For the next few weeks, the planet Mars will form an isosceles triangle with the two bright stars marking the heads of the ...

February evenings offer some of the best conditions for viewing the famous winter constellations. This year they approach Mars from the east, ending the month with the Pleiades star cluster ...

In February, the iconic winter stars and constellations reach their prime positions for viewing. On the 1st, all will be assembled in the east to southeast by nightfall. When March rolls around, ...

Jupiter is the brighter of the two, shining brightly just above Orion in the constellation Taurus. It is brighter than even the brightest of the winter stars. With even a small telescope ...

Quiz - Can you guess the constellation? Top tips for stargazing How to spot famous constellations and asterisms The Plough Ursa Major Ursa Minor Cygnus - a summer constellation Orion - a winter ...

from stunning planetary alignments to bright winter constellations. With Venus shining at its peak close to the crescent moon, a dramatic full moon, iconic constellations, and star clusters ...