You probably already know how to spot the seven stars in the sky that make up the famous Big Dipper. But did you know that one of the stars in its handle has a tiny companion? The pair forms their own ...

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The Big Dipper is not only one of the easiest-to-find star groupings but one that can be used as a tool to find others. Credit: Creators.com illustration Spring has sprung in the Earth’s Northern ...

Once you locate the Big Dipper in the sky, it can be used to find the stars Arcturus and Spica. Credit: Creators.com illustration OK, I admit I may not remember where my car is parked, but I sure ...

Even if you’re new to stargazing, no doubt you’ve seen the seven bright stars that outline the Big Dipper, and this time of year they’re easy to find. As soon as it’s dark enough after sunset, look ...

OK, I admit I may not remember where my car is parked, but I sure recall my grade school planetarium field trips like they just occurred. These were some of the highlights of my youth, and they played ...

The moon is at last quarter. It rose at 1:10 this morning and will set at 12:23 this afternoon. It rises Friday at 1:40 a.m. The evening sky is without the moon for a week since new moon is next ...

Earlier this month, we spoke of Ursa Major, the Big Bear, so this week we take a look at the Little Bear, Ursa Minor. Astronomy neophytes sometimes mistake the Pleiades star cluster for the Little ...