I have an absolute passion for the winter constellations that are now putting on their wonderful winter show in the southeastern sky. If you’ve been nice enough to be a longtime reader of my Skywatch ...

Towards the end of the month, Mercury appears in the evening sky, and climbs up past Saturn. In the dusk glow, you may be ...

From planets and constellations, to eclipses and the Aurora Borealis, here's what to look for in the sky this spring ...

February stargazing is fantastic for many reasons, but this year there’s a one-two-three punch of bright planets adding to ...

February stargazing over Butler is fantastic for many reasons, but this year there’s a one-two-three punch of bright planets adding to the thrill! If you live with the winter cold, don’t let that ...

Just east of Betelgeuse is the fine binocular cluster NGC 2244. But the much fainter Rosette Nebula that lies around the ...

The moon will be only 61% illuminated and not quite so dazzling, making this upcoming occultation easy to see and enjoy.

During the overnight hours of Feb. 5-6, the moon will pass through the famous Pleiades star cluster while one day past ... this beautiful open star cluster – popularly known as the "Seven Sisters" – ...

During the overnight hours of Feb. 5-6, the moon will pass through the famous Pleiades star cluster while one day past its half-lit first quarter phase. This will actually be the third time in the ...