The traditional constellations of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere have returned to the evening sky and bring with them a rich body of lore and mythology though their stars are rather faint. Several ...

The Big Dipper, an asterism within the Ursa Major constellation, is readily observable from mid-to-high northern latitudes and its appearance varies throughout the year due to Earth's orbit and ...

Now that we’re well into May, as soon as darkness sets in, you can easily see the Big Dipper, a celestial marvel, upside-down in the high northern sky. It’s pouring its celestial magic on us.

If you’ve been following my column for a while, you know that there are many kinds of constellations in the sky. You also know that most of these look nothing like their namesakes but are simply ...

Stargazing over Pottsville is a bit of a tradeoff this month. The bad news is that sunsets in March are progressively later, and daylight saving time kicks in. The good news is that it is not as cold.