Sky Tonight—April 23, Two stars lead to constellation Hercules
The stars Arcturus and Vega can help you identify Hercules,
Sky Tonight-Feb 26, Epsilon Aurigae, the Charioteer’s distant and mysterious star
Although Capella looks much brighter than Epsilon, that is because Capella is so much closer.
Sky Tonight—Feb 25, Scorpius the Scorpion’s stinger stars an early harbinger of spring
For the Pawnee, who roamed the prairie of Kansas and Nebraska, the sky was a calendar, and the stars foretold the change of seasons.
Sky Tonight—Feb 24, Moon by Scorpion’s Heart before dawn
Antares, the brightest star in Scorpius. This ruddy gem represents the Scorpion’s beating heart.
Sky Tonight—Feb 23, Moon by Scorpion’s Crown before tomorrow’s dawn
ndividually, the Crown stars are Graffias, Dschubba, and Pi Scorpii.
Sky Tonight—Feb 22, Stars in the daytime
The stars cannot be seen because of the glare of the sun.
EarthSky Tonight—September 6, Star-hop to Sirius from Orion’s Belt
You can find Orion. Trust me. If you go outside and look southward before dawn now, you will notice Orion’s Belt, which consists of a short, straight row of medium-bright…