While Polaris the North Star is far from the brightest, it’s a very important star because it shines directly above the Earth’s North Pole. Polaris is perched 433 light-years, or just over 2500 ...

Polaris, also known as the 'Pole Star' or 'North Star', is arguably the most famous stellar body to hang in the western hemisphere's night sky. For centuries it has served as a vital waypoint for ...

Some constellations don't disappear with the seasons. These are called circumpolar constellations, which are positioned near ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Can you find the North Star? Called Polaris, it’s in exactly ...

The Big Dipper and Cassiopeia are easy to find in the sky during late summer and early autumn. Credit: Creators.com illustration Two easy-to-find star groupings appear during late summer and early ...

Every community has a tourist attraction everyone knows about but locals never visit. Perhaps it’s because it’s always there and can be seen anytime. And yet “anytime” often ends up translating to ...

Although it’s visible all year round from mid- and high-northern latitudes, now is a great time of the year for newcomers to stargazing to look for and find the famous star pattern known as the Big ...

February stargazing is so special in Pottsville. Sure it’s cold but the extra special celestial jewels make it worth bundling up for. If you’re not already in the darker countryside, try to get out ...