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Use the Big Dipper to find Polaris, the North Star
Do you know how to find the North Star? The 2 outer stars in the bowl of the Big Dipper point to Polaris, the North Star. It's quick and easy!
March 8, 2026
Zodiacal light on spring evenings
The zodiacal light is an eerie light extending up from the horizon. During the months around the March equinox is a good time to see it. How to see it, here.
March 6, 2026
What’s a constellation? What’s an asterism?
Constellations and asterisms are patterns of stars. Some asterisms consist of stars from different constellations, and some are part of 1 constellation.
March 5, 2026
March birthstone: Beautiful cool blue or blood red?
Happy birthday to all you March babies! Take your pick: your March birthstone can be the blue aquamarine or the red-speckled bloodstone.
March 1, 2026
Castor – the twin star – is 6 stars in one
The bright blue-white star Castor, in the constellation Gemini, appears to our eyes as a single star. But it’s really a family of 6 stars.
February 26, 2026
Meet Pollux: The brighter twin star of Gemini
Pollux, the brightest star in the constellation Gemini, blazes in a golden light next to its bluish-white heavenly twin, Castor.
February 26, 2026
Look for the colors of the stars in the night sky
Winter is the perfect time for noticing the colors of the stars. Start with Capella, then move on to Taurus and Orion. Check out some colorful stars tonight!
February 19, 2026
Happy Lunar New Year 2026! The Year of the Horse
Lunar New Year 2026 kicks off February 17 with the new moon, marking the start of the Year of the Horse — fireworks, dragons and global celebrations await!
February 17, 2026
The 1st eclipse season of 2026 starts in February
One of the many noticeable cycles in the heavens is an eclipse season. The 1st eclipse season of 2026 starts with an annular solar eclipse on February 17.
February 12, 2026
Amazing cloud streets video: See it here!
See a new video of cloud streets from off the coast of the southeastern U.S. and read more about the phenomenon here.
February 4, 2026
