This large, nearly equilateral triangle is composed of three of the brightest stars in the sky, each belonging to its own constellation. The brightest is the bluish-white star Sirius (magnitude -1 ...

Opinion; What to look for in the winter night sky: Katy Downing. Published: Dec. 31, 2023, 12:30 p.m. Dec. 31, 2023, 12:30 p.m.

As winter settles in and the days grow shorter, December’s night sky offers some of the most spectacular celestial displays of the year. With clear, crisp air and early evenings, the conditions ...

Long and sparkly, the winter night sky is a spectacle — inviting us to wrap up, go outside and gaze up at planets, stars, airplanes, a sudden meteor and the parade of satellites.

The Winter Triangle is formed by three bright stars: Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky in the constellation Canis Major, Betelgeuse, a red supergiant star in Orion, and Procyon in the ...

A diagram of the "Winter Hexagon". (Courtesy Kelly Beatty) During the coldest months, the night sky puts on quite a show. Grab a telescope — or buy one if you don't have one — and look up.

The night sky is a grab bag of constellations of all shapes and sizes, with civilizations all around the world adding their own spin to the patterns of the night sky. Almost 100 years ago, astronom… ...

Sirius can be seen shining high in the sky before daybreak on late autumn mornings, according to the astronomy site EarthSky, and it will continue to be visible in the winter night sky.Known as ...

It might be chilly, but Australia's night sky puts on a dazzling show at this time of year. Rug up and use our guide to see if you can spot some of our winter wonders.

Winter skies can be the clearest of the year and the richest in stars. Here are some of the constellations and planets to observe in the winter sky this season.