As spring advances, the night sky undergoes a quiet transformation. The familiar winter constellations fade toward the west, whilenew star patterns rise in the east and south, creating a celestial ...
The evening skies in March offer you a very obvious contrast between seasonal constellations. The many brilliant stars that make up winter constellations are in the western half of the sky, while the ...
There's a big diamond in the sky made by connecting the stars Arcturus, Spica, Denebola and Cor Caroli. Once found, you can use it to find each star's associated constellation. The spring sky is spare ...
Now that we’re well into spring and winter is history, at least astronomically, big changes are going on with our evening constellations. Even though it’s spring, Orion and the rest of the winter ...
Late-March seeing the stars of spring appear, bringing new shapes and constellation — and possibly an exploding star in the constellation Corona Borealis, the "Northern Crown." Spring started ...
It's hard to beat Orion and the winter gang of constellations. Bright and grouped together in the same part of the sky makes them easy to find and accessible. Spot Orion's Belt, and you can "unlock" ...
Happy springtime! Winter, or at least the astronomical winter of 2022-23, is history. The vernal equinox took place last Monday. From now until late June, the sun will make longer and higher arcs from ...
There they go! Orion and many of the winter constellations tilt westward in April as they beat an exit from the spring night sky. Bob King April nights brings many new constellations into view as ...
The constellations march ever westward from month to month, with old ones disappearing into the sunset as new ones rise in the east. This is because the stars run like clockwork on a specific schedule ...
The 2024 spring equinox is one of the best stargazing nights of the year, giving viewers the last, best glimpse of the bright stars of winter. Here's what to look for. When you purchase through links ...
It's easy to get lost in a clear night sky full of stars. It can feel like a random mess of lights without a little guidance. Once you're able to identify a few constellations though, the sky starts ...
Now that we’re well into spring and winter is history, at least astronomically, big changes are going on with our evening constellations. Even though it’s spring, Orion and the rest of the winter ...