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Triangle is a formation of stellar bodies called an asterism, made up of the bright stars Vega, Deneb and Altair.
Even though humans have been looking at the night sky for millenia, not everyone sees the same sky. Not even the constellations are same for everyone.
Perseid meteor shower will be most visible in the Northern Hemisphere from July 17 to August 24, with peak activity on August 12-13. Although the meteor shower can be seen all over the night sky, ...
The observatory boasts the world's largest digital camera, which it will use to rapidly and continuously survey the night sky in the southern hemisphere in unprecedented detail for 10 years.
The second half of July and the early days of August are the perfect time to get outside and look at the night sky.
The Northern Hemisphere skies may offer many treats for the eyes, but we who live under them often pine for the delights unique to the southern sky. Those lucky southern astronomers get to see the ...
Could we see the Northern Lights again Saturday night? Here's what to know After an historic geomagnetic storm left stunning auroras across large swaths of the Northern Hemisphere, here's what to ...
Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).
All the latest science news on northern sky from Phys.org. Find the latest news, advancements, and breakthroughs.
Solar eruptions created a northern lights display in North America and Europe overnight, with more auroras expected through Thursday.
Five planets — Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars — will be visible across the night sky for many viewers on Earth around March 27 and 28.
Here's how to watch the Northern lights from the United States on Monday, June 2, 2025.