A star map (or star chart) is basically a cheat sheet for the night sky. It helps you figure out where constellations and bright stars are at any given time. To use one, just hold it up so that ...

from stars and constellations to bright planets, the moon, and sometimes special events like meteor showers. Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can ...

Some notable meteor showers are coming up as well as a solar eclipse, so there's plenty to look out for in the night sky. Here though, most of the best stargazing apps are available on IOS or ...

Asterisms are easily recognisable patterns of stars that are usually fairly easy to spot. Constellations are officially recognised patterns in the night sky that help astronomers divide the sky ...

Here's our weekly guide to the planets, stars and other highlights in the night sky this week. Plus, we've got a heads up on ...

Venus remains rather low at dawn but slowly gains altitude as the month rolls along. Look for it in the east 45-60 minutes ...

Look up to the southern sky tonight and spot the supergiant star in the constellation Orion. It's big, bright, and orange – and could be about to explode. Betelgeuse is a red giant star that ...