I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).

Just above the moon will be Mars, shining with a steady orange glow. Both the moon and Mars will be in the Gemini ...

The night sky is the window to the rest of our universe but it’s also great for lovers. It’s great being in the dark with the ...

Around the time of your romantic dinner, head outside and look to the southwest to spot the super brilliant planet in the night sky ...

A star with a declination ... arc that the sun takes across the sky, thereby accounting for the length of daylight. Want to see the moon up close in the night sky? The Celestron NexStar 4SE ...

A Month of Bright Planets Venus blazes at its brightest for the year after sunset, then Mars and Jupiter to rule the night ...

The night sky is the window to the rest of our universe but it’s also great for lovers. It’s great being in the dark with the ...

Another treat is in store for stargazers tonight (February 9) as the Moon and ... Gemini's bright stars Castor and Pollux, set to shine to their left. According to BBC Sky at Night Magazine ...

In a cosmic coincidence, Venus — the planet named for the Roman goddess of love — will be at its brightest and best on ...

A star with a declination of +30 degrees ... the daily arc that the sun takes across the sky, thereby accounting for the length of daylight. TOP TELESCOPE PICK: Want to see the moon up close in the ...

The Full Moon itself lies opposite the Sun in the sky, and is visible all night, throwing its bright light across the sky. During this phase, many fainter stars become invisible, with only the ...