Mars shines in the evening, and is joined briefly by Mercury. Jupiter joins Venus as the month goes on. And all month, look ...

Exploding stars V462 Lupi and V572 Velorum are best seen from the Southern Hemisphere. One has been spotted from the United States.

The scientists who precisely measure the position of Earth are in a bit of trouble. Their measurements are essential for the ...

The nova V462 Lupi was first discovered on June 12 by the Ohio State University-led All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae ...

It’s one of the most famous stars in the night sky. If you grew up with stories about navigation, camping, […] ...

Mads Mikkelsen will star in action thriller Sirius, the debut feature from Academy Award-winning editor Lee Smith. Neon International is kicking off foreign sales to the film at in Cannes, with ...

Image of Sirius A, the brightest star in the night sky and second closest star to the Sun, and its fainter companion Sirius B. This image was taken using the Hubble Space Telescope.

A rare nova explosion will soon bring a "new star" to the night sky, and scientists are excited. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Known as the “dog star” for its place amid the constellation Canis Major, Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. The vivid star is one of the nearest to Earth, at just 8.6 light-years ...

List of the Top 10 Brightest Stars in the Night Sky The brightest stars in the night sky, including Sirius, Canopus, and Arcturus, captivate stargazers with their remarkable luminosity and unique ...

Instead, the dog days refer to Sirius, the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, which means “big dog” in Latin and is said to represent one of Orion’s hunting dogs.