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 · Feb 11
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 · Jan 23
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. Space · Jan 18
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. Space · Aug 20, 2025
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 · Apr 25, 2025
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 The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025
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. Space · Jan 29, 2025
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 · Dec 27, 2024
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 · Dec 3, 2024
New moon December 2024: A young moon passes Venus New moon December 2024: A young moon passes Venus Space · Dec 1, 2024
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 · Aug 9, 2024
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 · Jan 11, 2024
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 · Dec 25, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023 Starwatch: Orion’s belt and Sirius lead way to Hydra’s head Water snake constellation slithers across southern meridian until dawn
Salon · Sep 14, 2022 Easy citrus cookies for summer days These simple drop cookies bake in 10 minutes, making them perfect for the final hot days of summer
Space · Jan 14, 2022 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.