Venus is now shining brightly as the “Evening Star” after sunset. It will reach its highest in August and peak brightness in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Skywatchers looking east a couple of hours after dark this ...

When one asks, “Which is the brightest star in the night sky?” they tend to refer to the star that appears brightest to the naked eye on earth. Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky and it is ...

If you've never seen the moon occult a bright star, tonight (Feb. 2, 2026) could be a night to remember — if geography is kind to you. Skywatchers in parts of North America and northwest Africa will ...

Now that we’ve changed back to standard time, the sky darkens very early. By 6 p.m., even moderately bright stars become visible. In the western sky, the constellations of summer sink toward the ...

Astronomers use many mnemonics (memory tricks?) to remember stars and constellations. One of these that is visible right now is the Winter Circle. Follow Orion’s three belt stars southeast (down and ...