On the night of Feb. 5, a waxing gibbous moon will once again cover up the "Seven Sisters" of the famous Pleiades star ...

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.

No wonder, then, that it’s nicknamed the “Evening Star” when it’s visible after sunset like this. The Pleiades (pronounced either “player-deez” or “plee-er-deez” and also known as ...

This week, skywatchers get a rare treat as the moon aligns with the Pleiades star cluster, briefly obscuring its bright stars. The best views will be in the central and western U.S. and parts of ...

1025) named only the Pleiades star cluster and Altair as her favorites ... While feeling a bit sorry for people in heavy snow regions, I enjoyed the breathtaking magnificence of the predawn ...

The moon will be only 61% illuminated and not quite so dazzling, making this upcoming occultation easy to see and enjoy. During the overnight hours of Feb. 5-6, the moon will pass through the ...