Every night, we see familiar constellations in the sky that have inspired scientists and dreamers for centuries. But the ...

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 ...

The moon dims, the meteors fly, and the planets dance—these are the most exciting celestial events happening this month.

Taking pictures of distant stars is no longer just the work of astronomers ... start to show star trails and capture their movement as they travel across the night sky, so experiment with timings.