Constellations
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The constellation of Orion the Hunter becomes 'Orion the hunted' during mid-March as its bright stars light up the southern night sky and make a tantalizing target for skywatchers.

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For the next few weeks in March, the sky to the west is illuminated by a pyramid of ethereal glow after twilight known as the zodiacal light.

By Vicky Stein Published
Reference Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, is the third-largest constellation in the sky. We explore this well-known constellation in more detail here.

By Joe Rao Published
Undoubtedly, one of the most beautiful objects in the night sky is the Great Orion Nebula, also known as M42, which shines in the southwestern sky in March.

By Elizabeth Howell Published
Noctilucent clouds hovered over parts of Florida's Space Coast after SpaceX rocketed 56 Starlink satellites to orbit early Thursday morning (Jan. 26).

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Reference The constellation of Leo is one of the easiest to spot over Earth inspiring both mythology and cutting-edge astronomy.

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Artificial light pollution from Earth is contaminating the skies over most major astronomical observatories, requiring immediate action to remedy, a team of international scientists has determined.

By Vicky Stein Published
Reference The Southern Cross has long been a celestial landmark for explorers and travelers. The iconic group of stars is visible mainly from the Southern Hemisphere.
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