Jupiter is the brilliant evening “star” visible after sunset this winter, peaking in brightness at opposition on Jan. 10, 2026, and dazzling through March.

Sirius, also called the Dog Star, is the brightest star in Earth's night sky. Shining more brilliantly than any other star visible from Earth (excluding our sun, of course), Sirius is outshone only by ...

I don’t know anyone who isn’t stunned by the brilliance of the winter night sky. At this time of year, the stars seem to sparkle more than at any other, and many folks think this is due to the cold ...

A star will be viewable near the moon tonight, set to shine brightly above the celestial body. The star can be spotted around 9 p.m. local time.

With the moon out of the way on Jan. 18, bright Jupiter and Saturn become stand-outs in the January night sky.

With a rare comet and the year’s most luminous supermoon, November promises superb sky-watching. From the beginning of northern lights season to a handful of comets, autumn has been excellent for ...

Jupiter reaches opposition on Jan. 10, when it will shine all night at its brightest as Earth moves between the giant planet ...