In the early part of the month, look to the west at nightfall for the constellation Auriga, the charioteer, a polygon of stars set off by brilliant Capella.

On April evenings, look to the west to spot the bright winter constellations of Orion, Gemini, Taurus, Auriga, Canis Major and Canis Minor. They’ll be gone soon, so check them out while you can.

In the early part of the month, look to the west at nightfall for the constellation that topped the wintry array of bright ...

On April evenings, look to the west to spot the bright winter constellations of Orion, Gemini, Taurus, Auriga, Canis Major and Canis Minor. They’ll be gone soon, so check them out while you can.

The Giant Planet resembles a majestic golden star, and stands high in the southwest at nightfall during April; it sets around ...

In April the iconic stars of Orion and other famous winter constellations drop westward as they begin their annual exit from the evening sky.

In the early part of the month, look to the west at nightfall for the constellation that topped the wintry array of bright stars. This is Auriga, the charioteer, a polygon of stars set off by ...

Auriga, the Charioteer, is one of the most prominent of all the constellations of the northern sky. Patrick Moore explains what can be seen there during winter evenings. There will be a partial ...