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Starwatch: how to spot Hercules the hero, jewel of the summer skies

Search for lopsided body and limbs of constellation between bright stars Vega and Arcturus

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

Want to start stargazing? Here's why June is the perfect time for newcomers

Short nights and bright stars make the midsummer night sky surprisingly beginner-friendly.

Space · Jun 19

Why do stars appear different colors in the night sky?

Discover why some stars shine blue, white, orange or red and what those colors tell us about the cosmos.

Space · Jun 11

A 'new star' could appear in the sky any night now. Here's how to see the Blaze Star ignite

T Coronae Borealis will erupt with a magnificent explosion sometime between now and September, becoming visible to the unaided eye. Here's how to find it when it does.

Space · Jun 10, 2024

A 'new star' will appear in the sky any night now. Here's how to watch the Blaze Star ignite.

The "Blaze Star" T Coronae Borealis is expected to erupt with a magnificent explosion sometime between now and September, becoming visible to the naked eye. Here's how to find it when it does.

LiveScience · Jun 4, 2024

See the stars of the Spring Triangle reach high in the sky this month

Within the stars of the Spring Triangle is the "Realm of the Galaxies," a veritable treasure trove of numerous star cities.

Space · Jun 11, 2023

Three key questions about deadly new Arcturus Covid variant - and horrific new symptom

The Covid subvariant Arcturus is leading to skyrocketing infections in India and has prompted health officials to reintroduce mandatory mask-wearing among other measures as a new symptom has emerged

Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2023

The double stars of spring offer twice the skywatching fun this season

Now that spring is officially here, we have a great view of some of the most interesting double stars in our sky.

Space · Mar 31, 2023

June full moon 2025: The Strawberry Moon hides red star Antares

The full moon of June 2025, the Strawberry Moon, will pass in front of the red supergiant star Antares the day before the full moon in an event known as an occultation.

Space · Jun 10, 2022

May full moon 2025: The Flower Moon hides the red star Antares

The Full Flower Moon of 2025 will occur in the eastern U.S. during the evening hours of May 12. Two days later, the just-past-full moon will occult the star Antares.

Space · Apr 26, 2022