We usually think of the equinox on or around March 21 as the end of winter and the beginning of ... season New moon of May 2025 leaves the night sky dark to see the summer constellations tonight ...

When winter skies are clear, they are crystal clear and hold some of the brightest stars in the night sky. The winter solstice on Dec. 21 will mark the shortest period of daylight and the longest ...

Long and sparkly, the winter night sky is a spectacle — inviting us to wrap up, go outside and gaze up at planets, stars, airplanes, a sudden meteor and the parade of satellites. “Winter skies ...

If you’ve looked up at the night sky this week, you may noticed a strange hexagon of lights. This ‘Winter Hexagon’ is actually made up of six well-known stars, and can be seen in dark skies ...

Winter skies can be the clearest of the year ... Orion One of the biggest and brightest constellations in the night sky is Orion the Hunter. First, look southeast for three equally bright stars ...

A s winter settles in and the days grow shorter, December’s night sky offers some of the most spectacular celestial displays of the year. With clear, crisp air and early evenings, the conditions ...

During the coldest months, the night sky puts on quite a show. Grab a telescope — or buy one if you don't have one — and look up. You might see a special arrangement called the "winter hexagon ...

While it might be tempting to stay home and rug up, winter is the best time of year to go out and see the night sky. This year has been particularly chilly in the southern half of Australia ...