This is the alpha star of the constellation Auriga, which sits directly above Gemini as they are rising early this evening. Auriga is home to numerous deep-sky wonders, including three Messier ...

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.

Sirius, in the constellation Canis Major, is the brightest star in the sky. It’s twice as massive as the Sun. Canopus, the ...

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.

On the night of the full moon, our natural satellite will shine below Capella in the constellation Auriga and above Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion, with Jupiter to its right. The largest ...

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 ...

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.