Face east around 9-9:30 p.m. in mid-April and you can't miss shimmering orange Arcturus, the brightest star in the constellation Bootes the Bear Guardian. Two fists to the lower left of Arcturus, look ...

Without a doubt, the brightest star in the summer night sky is Arcturus. It’s the second-brightest star in our night skies throughout the year. Only Sirius, the brightest star in the constellation ...

The constellations overhead in May are dominated by Leo and Ursa Major. Leo the Lion is easily picked out by a large backward question mark known as the Sickle. The bright star at the bottom of the ...

I really shouldn't be surprised anymore. But I always am when I see the fiery bright star Arcturus appear in the east on midwinter evenings. Surprised because Arcturus is more closely associated with ...

Springtime weather is becoming very pleasant around the Northern Hemisphere, and folks can use this opportunity to enjoy the nighttime sky. This week, the brilliant moon will dominate our evening sky.

Without a doubt, the brightest star in the Pottsville summer night sky is Arcturus. It’s the second bright star in our night skies throughout the year. Only Sirius, the brightest star in the ...

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 ...

The constellation Coma Berenices near the star Arcturus. Stargazing is always a lot of fun year-round, but if there's a slow time of year, this is it. The spring constellations just don't have the ...

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 ...

Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, perched on the nose of the constellation Canis Major, otherwise known as the Big Dog. Because of that, Sirius is called the "dog star" that dominates the ...

June 20, 2025, brings us the summer solstice. Supposedly, that means warmer weather has finally arrived in Wyoming. This month, if you go out after it gets dark, you will see some wonderful stars and ...