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Sagittarius the Archer is home to deep-sky wonders
The zodiacal constellation Sagittarius the Archer contains the center of the Milky Way and a famous asterism known as the Teapot.
August 23, 2026
Sagitta the Arrow lies inside the Summer Triangle
Sagitta the Arrow is a dim constellation that lies inside the Summer Triangle. It contains one Messier object, a small globular cluster.
August 20, 2026
Is Ophiuchus the 13th constellation of the zodiac?
The sun passes through Ophiuchus for about 2 weeks every year, so why isn’t this constellation considered the zodiac’s 13th sign?
August 19, 2026
Aquila the Eagle soars along the Milky Way
Aquila the Eagle is home to the bright star Altair, which forms one corner in the Summer Triangle. Look for it in the evening sky from July to November.
August 11, 2026
Vulpecula the Fox lies inside the Summer Triangle
Vulpecula the Fox is a small constellation inside the Summer Triangle. Amateur astronomers go here to spot the Coathanger Cluster and the Dumbbell Nebula.
July 24, 2026
Hercules the Strongman and a great globular cluster
Hercules the Strongman is a great constellation to view in Northern Hemisphere summer. With binoculars you can see Hercules' remarkable star cluster, M13.
July 16, 2026
See 3 small constellations near the Summer Triangle
You need a dark country sky to see these 3 small constellations: Vulpecula, Delphinus and Sagitta. They are all near the Summer Triangle.
July 12, 2026
Scorpius the Scorpion and its legendary stinger
The southernmost constellation of the zodiac is Scorpius the Scorpion. It's easy to spot on July evenings from most of the globe. It has a distinctive J shape.
July 10, 2026
Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown, is overhead now
Corona Borealis, aka the Northern Crown, looks like the letter C. A dark sky is best for seeing this faint semicircle of stars. It's between Arcturus and Vega.
July 9, 2026
Circinus the Drawing Compass, Alpha Centauri’s neighbor
Circinus the Drawing Compass is a dim constellation located next to the 3rd brightest star in the sky, Alpha Centauri. It looks like a pair of tweezers.
July 7, 2026
