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Teapot of Sagittarius points to the Milky Way’s center
As you gaze toward the famous Teapot asterism in the constellation Sagittarius, you are looking toward the center of our Milky Way galaxy.
August 21, 2026
The Northern Cross: Find the backbone of the Milky Way
The Northern Cross is an asterism - or recognizable pattern of stars - within the constellation Cygnus the Swan. Here's how to find it in your sky.
July 19, 2026
Coathanger cluster: This star pattern looks like its name
The Coathanger cluster resembles its namesake and is easy to spot with binoculars, using the star Albireo - part of the Summer Triangle - as a signpost.
July 17, 2026
Summer Triangle: Star pattern of the season
For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, the Summer Triangle says "summer" in the sky.
June 5, 2026
The Southern Cross: your guide to due south
There's no bright star marking due south from the Southern Hemisphere. But the Southern Cross points the way.
May 14, 2026
How to see the Southern Cross from the Northern Hemisphere
The Southern Cross can be seen from the Northern Hemisphere, as long as you're below 26 degrees north and know when and where to look!
May 14, 2026
The Big and Little Dipper: How to find them in spring
You can spot the Big and Little Dipper in the northern sky year-round. Follow the Big Dipper’s pointer stars to find Polaris and the Little Dipper.
March 31, 2026
A Spring Triangle of stars heralds the season
As the Northern Hemisphere enters spring, look for the Spring Triangle rising in the east, made up of bright stars from 3 prominent constellations.
March 22, 2026
Meet the Winter Circle, aka the Winter Hexagon
The brightest stars in the Northern Hemisphere's winter sky form the shape of the Winter Circle, or Hexagon, that will help you locate 6 constellations.
January 15, 2026
The Hyades star cluster: The Face of Taurus the Bull
Look for the V-shape Hyades star cluster in Taurus the Bull in the evening sky. It represents the Face of the Bull and it's beautiful in binoculars.
January 11, 2026
