When you look up at the constellation of Orion, you might also be able to easily see the brightest star in our night sky nearby. This star is known as Sirius (if you’re a Harry Potter fan, know that ...

This is the month when the constellation of Orion, the mighty hunter, and his retinue dominate the southern sky at around 8 p.m. local time. Orion, of course, is the brightest of all the ...

This week’s naked-eye object is the constellation Canis Major. This star pattern lies to the southeast of Orion the Hunter. The Greeks had several myths regarding Canis Major. In one, this ...

Accompanying the well-known constellation Orion, the mighty hunter, across the winter sky in the Northern Hemisphere are two of its most faithful starry companions: Canis Major (the Big Dog) and Canis ...

This week’s naked-eye object is open cluster M41, which lies in Canis Major the Great Dog. It’s easy to find M41 on any clear winter night. First, find Sirius (Alpha [α] Canis Majoris), the night ...

If you're a skywatcher and a dog lover, then a special celestial treat is in store for you this week. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive ...

Two nights ago, Venus sported a small, weakly-colored corona. Coronas form when light is diffracted or scattered by tiny ice droplets ( or occasionally ice crystals) in high clouds. Notice that the ...

Look southward just after the sky gets dark at this time of year, and you will be sure to see Sirius shining brightly. This is the brightest star in the sky, and marks the eye of the constellation ...

When you look up at the constellation of Orion, you might also be able to easily see the brightest star in our night sky nearby. This star is known as Sirius (if you’re a Harry Potter fan, know that ...