Shining just a trifle less than Sirius, the brightest star in the sky, Mars comes to opposition on Jan. 16 and a few days prior to that, on Jan. 13, will be briefly hidden by the full moon across ...

Astronomers measure a star’s brightness using the apparent magnitude system, where lower values indicate brighter stars.

Plus: Saturn’s moon Iapetus is visible, our Moon passes the bright star Spica, and Mars skims south of Pollux in Gemini in ...

The Winter Milky Way is to the left of Orion, and lower down closer to the southeastern horizon is Sirius, the bright star in ...

If you’ve been a faithful reader of my Skywatch column, thank you! You also know how much I love the winter constellations ...

As we proceed into the heart of winter, this month’s Colorado sky displays a marvelous treasure trove of bright stellar gems ...

Whether you're an experienced astronomer or simply enjoy gazing at the night sky, this January offers a rare opportunity to witness a dazzling array of planets.

For the ancient Egyptians, the stars were more than a spectacle; they were essential to life. Astronomy played a key role in ...