We have reached that particular time of the year when the sky is in transition and we are about to turn the page, so to speak, from the glorious wintertime stars and constellations to the somewhat ...

We're now just past the midpoint of astronomical winter — that moment marking the midway point between December's winter solstice and March's vernal equinox. That moment took place at 4:11 p.m.

ST. PAUL -- What’s visible in the night sky shifts with the seasons — and winter has some telescope-worthy events starting to unfold overhead. “The most exciting things to see in the sky that you can ...

In the depth of winter, a sweeping view of our solar system will glow in the night sky. In total six planets will be visible, four of them to the naked eye - Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.VIDEO ...

Guest columnist Katy Downing is the planetarium and program coordinator for the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. Winter skies can be the clearest of the year and the richest in stars. Here are some ...

2021’s best comet, C/2021 A1 (Leonard), floats just 5° below Venus in the evening sky tonight. Depending on the Leonard’s current magnitude, it may be just visible to the naked eye in the falling ...

The last full moon of the year occurs on Dec. 14. Credit: Creators.com illustration Our last full moon of the year will occur on the night of Saturday, Dec. 14. As the sun sets behind the southwestern ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. We are now at the midpoint of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and on a clear and cold night ...