Find the 20 top brightest stars: learn their names, where they reside, and special facts.

Feb 10, 2007 - Kelly Whitt

If you want to get started learning the night sky, the first step is to identify major constellations.

Jan 9, 2009 - Kelly Whitt

Fireworks shows will compete with a natural sky show on Saturday, July 5.

Jun 28, 2008 - Kelly Whitt

This December, the stars and planets celebrate the start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere with conjunctions and great viewing opportunities for long nights.

Nov 20, 2008 - Kelly Whitt

Venus and Saturn have a stunning conjunction and a meteor shower peaks at the end of the month.

Jun 25, 2007 - Kelly Whitt

October 2007 brings two meteor showers, planet activity in the morning, and a full moon before Halloween.

Sep 27, 2007 - Kelly Whitt

View the planets on April evenings along with a meteor shower, and celebrate Astronomy Day!

Mar 28, 2012 - Kelly Whitt

Learning star hopping will help any stargazer dance through the night sky. A few easy steps will make a beginner ready to boogie every night.

May 3, 2010 - John Kulczycki

The Northern Hemisphere welcomes summer and warmer nights for observing meteors.

May 11, 2009 - Kelly Whitt

The beginning of winter is approaching along with many sparkling stars and constellations. These night sky objects are well worth the colder weather and fun to observe.

Nov 26, 2009 - Anna Sanclement

The planet Venus shines more brightly than any star and meets up with the crescent moon. A gathering of three planets awaits early risers. And Comet Lulin is at its best.

Jan 26, 2009 - Kelly Whitt

February brings The Big Dipper low in the northern horizon, where it stands almost vertically. The Beehive Cluster and the Star Procyon dance towards the eastern horizon.

Jan 24, 2010 - Anna Sanclement

In the Northern Hemisphere, darkness comes quickly and a beautiful meeting of two planets in the west shines after sunset.

Oct 24, 2008 - Kelly Whitt

August is packed with planet activity, including the chance to see all five classical planets at once. And don't miss summer's favorite meteor shower!

Jul 25, 2008 - Kelly Whitt

The Northern Hemisphere welcomes fall on September 22, 2009 and the two largest planets experience unique events with a disappearing act and satellite eclipses.

Aug 20, 2009 - Kelly Whitt

The three planets closest to Earth continue to shine in the sun's setting glow while autumn comes for the Northern Hemisphere.

Aug 24, 2008 - Kelly Whitt

Catch the planets in the evening sky, starting with Mercury, then Mars and Saturn. A meteor shower coincides with the new moon.

Apr 28, 2008 - Kelly Whitt

November is a great time to preview what's coming into view these next few months. The Hyades, The Pleiades, Orion and Andromeda will all dazzle this winter.

Oct 27, 2009 - Anna Sanclement

The planet Jupiter and its moons can be seen in the night sky when stargazing. Using a telescope, colorful bands may be seen on the disc shaped planet.

May 3, 2010 - Toni Walters

A review of Martin Campbell's Green Lantern

Jun 18, 2011 - Justin Holbeche