Opinion; What to look for in the winter night sky: Katy Downing. Published: Dec. 31, 2023, 12:30 p.m. Dec. 31, 2023, 12:30 p.m.

Long and sparkly, the winter night sky is a spectacle — inviting us to wrap up, go outside and gaze up at planets, stars, airplanes, a sudden meteor and the parade of satellites.

What To See In The Night Sky This Week: January 16-22, 2023 With a Last Quarter Moon kicking off this week and it ending with a New Moon the skies will be dark and moonless, allowing for some ...

Dr Anand said, “During winter, it is appropriate to look at the sky, as the sky will be clear and meteor showers might also be spotted. Last month, the planetarium hosted a meteor shower event ...

As winter settles in and the days grow shorter, December’s night sky offers some of the most spectacular celestial displays of the year. With clear, crisp air and early evenings, the conditions ...

This happens because “December is the month of the (winter) solstice, when the sun is farthest south in the sky. So, this is when the full moon (opposite the sun) is farthest north.

Welcome to the 201st edition of 6 Storm Team Starwatch. This is a blog that will be updated every Friday and will list events happening in the sky. Friday, March 8th 2024 Tonight, the Winter Triang… ...

It might be chilly, but Australia's night sky puts on a dazzling show at this time of year. Rug up and use our guide to see if you can spot some of our winter wonders.

That's Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky and one of the closest, at just 8.6 light-years from our solar system. Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now ...