We often associate the Milky Way with summer nights, but it's also present in winter. Many people don't get to see the "colder half" because it's not as bright, and chilly temperatures make us think ...

Not long ago we visited the Winter Hexagon and all the bright stars concentrated in the southern sky this season. This great abundance of jewels is the real reason why the stars seem to be so much ...

In March the bright winter constellations of Canis Major, Canis Minor, Orion, Gemini, Taurus and Auriga fill the southern sky stretching all the way to zenith — the point directly overhead. Directly ...

The wonders of the universe are on display even in the winter. If you find yourself under dark skies, take a moment to soak up the beauty of the winter Milky Way. It rises to the left of Orion in the ...

Nov. 17: The Leonid Meteor Shower should be best from 1 a.m. to dawn. Under dark sky conditions, the Leonids exhibit a maximum of about 10 to 15 meteors per hour. Nov. 5: Full hunter supermoon — ...

The wonders of the universe are on display even in the winter. If you find yourself under dark skies, take a moment to soak up the beauty of the winter Milky Way. It rises to the left of Orion in the ...

Arriving at the cabin (where I had planned my winter panorama two years ago), I was greeted by untouched snow, completely free of footprints. I spent the evening exploring compositions, and this is my ...

DULUTH - Chances are you've seen Orion's Belt this winter. It's hard to miss the striking symmetry of those three equally-spaced bright stars in a row. The Belt appears due south around 8 p.m. in ...

The final 25 photos of the Milky Way were taken from 16 countries across the world, including the US, Australia, and Japan.

Virtually step into a dark sky preserve in Portugal. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Miguel Claro is a professional photographer, ...