Betelgeuse, one of the brightest stars in the night sky, may not be alone. And its potential companion may be responsible for ...

The easiest way to find Orion in the night sky right now is to look to the southeast in the early evening, or high in the southern skies around 9 to 10 p.m. local time, according to the astronomy ...

Last week in Skywatch, I attempted to cover all of the astronomical treasures of the constellation Orion proudly shining in the southern evening sky. It’s loaded with many celestial jewels, such ...

The headlines are popping up across the web alerting stargazers to the upcoming Black Moon that will rise with sun early on ...

Even as Venus and Jupiter draw apart, the delicate, waning crescent moon and planet Mercury enter the scene to reinforce dawn ...

Wake up early to witness the year's most dazzling planetary pairing as Venus and Jupiter close in for a celestial rendezvous.

FARGO — The most prominent configuration of stars in the evening sky this time of year is the magnificent constellation, Orion. Known casually as "The Hunter," it can be seen in the southern sky ...

Orion, frozen in perpetual combat against Taurus, is the most recognizable, accessible, beautiful and studied asterisms in the winter sky. Undoubtedly every human parent over the millennia — at ...

In February, Orion the Hunter and his posse of constellations are the main attraction. They start out in the southeast sky at nightfall and reach their peak altitude above the southern horizon by ...

M11 is best viewed in the hours between sunset and midnight in August, when the cluster can be found roughly 40 degrees above ...

From the Orion constellation to the bright planet Venus and the annual Geminids meteor shower. A look at what you can see in the night sky this December.

Do this simple experiment. Under a clear, moderately dark sky, look with averted gaze below the belt to locate a faint streak of light called Orion’s (sheathed) sword.