Welcome to this month’s edition of “What’s up in the sky?” February has a nice lineup of planets and some eye-catching ...

Though the planets are always “aligned,” seeing more than four in the sky is more uncommon. February’s lineup is a chance to ...

Our star chart is designed to get you out learning the night sky within a matter of moments. Just set it for your time and location, make a few tweaks if you like for personal taste, and print it out.

Star mapping links us directly to the universe, requiring the careful observation and recording of celestial positions. This ...

from stars and constellations to bright planets, the moon, and sometimes special events like meteor showers. Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can ...

Star trackers counteract the Earth’s rotation by moving your camera, enabling your camera to capture a stationary view of night sky targets. Star trackers allow you to eliminate star trails ...

In February, the constellation Orion, “the hunter,” dominates the night sky. First, find the three prominent stars that form Orion’s Belt: Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka. Then, look to its ...

Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. Look to the east and west after dark this week, and you’ll quickly see two very bright “stars” in the evening sky.

Mars, meanwhile, is in opposition, that means it is directly opposite the Sun from Earth and will shine brightly all night long throughout the month. Sky chart showing the planetary conjunction as ...