February stargazing over Pottsville is fantastic for many reasons, but this year there is a one-two-three punch of bright planets adding to the thrill. If you live with the winter cold, do not let ...

A shortcut for New Yorkers to spot some of the planets is to look for them when they are near the moon. On Feb. 1, Venus will appear just above the crescent moon. On the third day of the month, ...

Wednesday, February 5 First Quarter Moon occurs at 3:02 A.M. EST. Nearly half a day later, the Moon passes 5° north of Uranus ...

In some stories the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters, are riding on the bull’s back. My personal questions are: If Orion is trying to save the sisters from Taurus, or if Taurus is protecting the ...

I have an absolute passion for the winter constellations that are now putting on their wonderful winter show in the ...

I have an absolute passion for the winter constellations currently putting on their stunning show in the southeastern ...

Starting off with a bang, our first target is the Pleiades (M45), and it couldn't be easier to find. Just extend the line from Orion's Belt that you used to find the V of Taurus and it will lead ...

Orion the Hunter and Taurus the Bull face off in the southern sky in early February as soon as it gets dark. Taurus is home to two of the brightest star clusters, the Pleiades and Hyades. Both are ...

A Month of Bright Planets Venus blazes at its brightest in the early evening, despite being only a slim crescent through the telescope eyepiece. Mars and Jupiter to rule the night sky after Venus ...

I have an absolute passion for the winter constellations, which are now putting on their wonderful winter show in the ...