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

February stargazing is fantastic for many reasons, but this year there’s a one-two-three punch of bright planets adding to ...

A shortcut for New Yorkers to spot some of the planets is to look for them when they are near the moon. On Feb. 1, Venus will ...

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 ...

Above, and a little to the right of Orion, is the constellation Taurus the Bull, home of the Pleiades star cluster. The Pleiades are also known as the “Seven Little Sisters.” As bright as the ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern ...

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 ...

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in February 2025: If you've been outside just after sunset in the last month, you'll know Venus dominates the post-sunset night sky. Tonight ...

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.

You’ll find several bright planets, stars and obvious constellations in the February evening sky. The most obvious constellation this month is Orion. To find Orion, face south and look for Orion’s ...

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