The moon's ascending node (the point in the sky where its orbit crosses the ecliptic from south to north) is moving westward ...

From magnification to letting in enough light at night, here's how to choose the perfect monocular for stargazing and astronomy.

Constellations are officially recognised patterns in the night sky that help astronomers divide the sky into sections. Before you read more about how to spot them - test your knowledge with this ...

When we look up at the night sky, we see familiar stars and constellations that have been visible for thousands of years. Yet stars do not last forever. They live and die, though on exceptionally ...

Guest columnist Katy Downing is the planetarium and program coordinator for the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. Winter skies can be the clearest of the year and the richest in stars. Here are ...

Analysis: From planets and constellations, to eclipses and the Aurora Borealis, here's what to look for in the sky this spring We have observed the night sky ... are visible high and south through ...

When you look up on a clear night, the stars shining overhead appear sprawled randomly across the sky. But for thousands ... of light into groups — or constellations — that represent animals ...