The summer means longer days and shorter nights, which is not optimal for star viewing, but that does not mean it's impossible. Getting a good view of a beautiful night sky takes a little extra ...

Mars and the star Regulus delighted stargazers last week when they were seen side-by-side in almost the same brightness but ...

The full moon that will ... brilliant shooting stars, some of those meteors and potential fireballs will still be visible, creating a double-header spectacle in the night sky.

Sky watchers have two prime nights to catch the June full moon at its brightest before it dims to 98% illumination ...

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 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 ...

It is visible at most times of the year and this month, in particular, you should be able to see Venus clearly in the night sky with the naked eye. To spot Venus, you should look for the Moon.

Venus and star against the bright twilight sky. If you're looking to get a closer view of Venus, the moon and other night sky objects, our best telescopes for beginners guide can help you find ...

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 ...

10th: Moon near bright star Antares (“Rival of Mars”), a supergiant star, in the evening sky. 11th : First quarter Moon. 13th: Come view the Quarter Moon and tour the night sky with the ...

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 ...