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For $40, you can name a star for your Valentine. But it won’t mean much

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, romance is in the air. And what could be more romantic than a picnic under the stars, pointing up to the night sky, and gazing at a star you’ve named for your Valentine?

The Conversation

Two cosmic dogs rule the winter sky — here's how to spot them this week

Learn how to spot Sirius, Procyon and their canine constellations, and discover the myths and science behind the dog stars.

Space

New moon of January 2026 brings prime views of Jupiter, Saturn and winter stars tonight

With the moon out of the way on Jan. 18, bright Jupiter and Saturn become stand-outs in the January night sky.

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Sirius: The brightest star in Earth's night sky

Discover Sirius, the Dog Star, the brightest star in the night sky and learn how to spot it, its history, and why astronomers study it.

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The brightest star in the night sky shows off this spring: How to see a scintillating Sirius

Some people probably believe that the twinkling effect is produced by the stars themselves, but that is not the case at all.

Space

Our brightest star can lead us to Orion’s hunting dog

Once you spot Sirius, the rest of Canis Major can be traced using fainter stars in the constellation

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January new moon 2025: The young moon visits Venus and Saturn

The young January moon will pass near Saturn and near Venus as they cluster together in the evening sky.

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The rare 'black moon' of December 30 rises tonight

December 2024 will see a rare "black moon," a term for the second new moon in a calendar month.

Space

Sirius: An Apocalyptic Order review – the disturbing details pile up in this French cult exposé

A jeweller and a homeopath set up a murder-suicide sect, and this chilling series meets the relatives of the deceased plus the crack team of journalists who worked the case. But why the pumping electro soundtrack?

The Guardian - UK

New moon December 2024: A young moon passes Venus

Space

Personality traits of a child born on (8.8.8) during Lions Gate Portal

Imagine being born on August 8, 2024, during the Lion’s Gate Portal—a celestial event that aligns the Earth, the Sun, and the star Sirius. This powerful alignment, combined with the numerological significance of the date, empowers individuals with distinct traits and potential.

The Times of India

January's new moon welcomes Mercury as a 'morning star'

The first new moon of 2024 occurs on January 11, leaving the skies dark for stargazers to find Mercury at its most visible during its greatest separation from the sun.

Space

Starwatch: A twinkling jewel in the northern winter sky, Sirius

It is half the apparent brightness of Jupiter at the moment and is part of one of Orion’s hunting dogs

The Guardian - UK

Starwatch: Orion’s belt and Sirius lead way to Hydra’s head

Water snake constellation slithers across southern meridian until dawn

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Easy citrus cookies for summer days

These simple drop cookies bake in 10 minutes, making them perfect for the final hot days of summer

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January full moon 2025: The Wolf Moon hides Mars

The full Wolf Moon of January 2025 occurs on Jan. 13 and will pass in front of Mars during a lunar occultation visible from North America.

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