A superbright Mars is currently visible alongside Regulus, the "Heart of the Lion" star located around 79 light-years from ...

With a New Moon midweek it means dark, moonless skies either side that are perfect for picking-out stars and constellations and getting to know how to navigate the night sky—albeit during ...

A now 12%-lit crescent Moon will again be visible in the western sky right after the Sun has set. It will be visible for a little longer, and shine a little brighter, than last night. Put a pair ...

The most obvious celestial marvel, and of course the easiest to admire, is none other than our very own moon. Dutifully ... I'd often spot a star in the sky at night and say: "Wow, that one ...

How to see multiple phenomenons happening in space over the coming days. A trifecta of stargazing events could be visible in space in the coming days. In addition to the crescent moon and the ...

June offers a celestial spectacle, starting with the Milky Way's rise in dark skies. Venus shines brightly in the early ...

The star you are likely referring to is actually not a star at all. The bright light near the moon in the night sky is the planet Venus. Venus is the third brightest object in our sky ...

The nearest star ... Moon near Mars and Aldebaran Nigel Henbest’s latest book, Stargazing 2023 (Philip’s £6.99) is your monthly guide to everything that’s happening in the night sky this ...

Jupiter is glorious in the west after sunset, outshining all the stars. The crescent Moon lies near the giant planet on 30 April. The night sky at around 11pm this month (Nigel Henbest ...