Starwatch: Mars signposts the beautiful Beehive cluster From a dark location, the Beehive – or Praesepe – will appear as a faint, misty patch very close to the red planet The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
In 1908, a Boston woman donated 140 acres of Maine Beehive and Bowl to protect the natural places. Her gift helped pave the way for Acadia National Park In 1908, Eliza Homans made a remarkable contribution by donating 140 acres of land on Mount Desert Island, which included breathtaking features like the Beehive and Bowl. This significant act was the inaugural donation for the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservation, inspiring other landowners to join in protecting nature.… The Economic Times · Aug 26
The crescent moon joins 3 planets in a beautiful sunset sky show tonight The crescent moon will shine alongside Jupiter, Venus and Mercury as it passes through the Beehive open star cluster on June 17. Space · Jun 16
Don't miss the waxing moon swing by the Beehive star cluster March 27 The moon will sweep past the 1,000-strong stellar beehive overnight on March 27-28. Space · Mar 26
Mars and Venus buzz the Beehive | Space photo of the day for January 9, 2026 Planets, stars, and star clusters, oh my! Space · Jan 9
Don't miss Mercury, the moon and the Beehive Cluster align in a special August morning sky show A rare August morning alignment brings Mercury, a thin crescent moon and the Beehive Cluster together in the predawn sky. Here's how you can see it for yourself. Space · Aug 18, 2025
See the moon and Mars buzz a cosmic Beehive this weekend The Red Planet will buzz the Beehive during May 4-5, with the moon joining the party on May 3. Space · May 2, 2025
Starwarch: March brings the celestial crab into view If you can find a dark enough location, the constellation Cancer and Beehive star cluster are well-placed for observation The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2024