The moon will be only 61% illuminated and not quite so dazzling, making this upcoming occultation easy to see and enjoy.

I have an absolute passion for the winter constellations that are now putting on their wonderful winter show in the southeastern sky. If you’ve been nice enough to be a longtime reader of my Skywatch ...

It is found in the constellation of Taurus ... "The similarity between the Aboriginal and Greek stories of the Pleiades and Orion includes three specific elements: both identify the Pleiades ...

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 ...

MY conclusions as to the Pleiades having been believed to be in early ages the centre of the universe, were not in any way based upon the singular name Alcyone for the principal star in that group.

In response, Zeus transformed them into stars, placing them in the sky as the Pleiades. Later, after a giant scorpion killed Orion, Zeus honored him by turning him into a constellation.

From planets and constellations, to eclipses and the Aurora Borealis, here's what to look for in the sky this spring ...

Orion dominates the February night ... bluish Rigel at the corners of this dazzling winter constellation. The moon will move through the Pleiades on February 5. 6 second exposure at ISO400 ...

1025) named only the Pleiades star cluster and Altair ... With “the great constellations” that are Orion, Gemini and Taurus occupying most of the sky, the resultant beauty and mystery become ...