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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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sometimes the stars align in fascinating ways, making stargazing extra rewarding. The Spring Triangle, formed by the stars ...

I bet you've never seen the constellation Boötes, but it's easier than you think. Piggyback on Arcturus and you're there. Shaped liked an ice cream cone, Boötes the Herdsman might be tricky to find if ...

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 ...

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 ...