One of the classic constellations of autumn is Pegasus, the flying horse soaring above the southeastern horizon in the evening sky. It’s by far the largest celestial horse we see in our night sky.

Here’s how it works. An illustration of the night sky on Sept. 7, 2023 showing the Great Square of the Pegasus constellation prominent in the eastern sky. (Image credit: Chris Vaughan/Starry Night) ...

Today, astronomers officially recognize 88 constellations, dividing up the entire night sky. Learning a few of the big ones first makes it way easier to find other stars and deep-space objects.

When winter rolls around, our location in space gives us a fresh set of constellations to admire. Orion the Hunter, Taurus the Bull, and Canis Major with the brightest star in the night sky, Sirius, ...

5 famous constellations that (almost) anyone can find. From Andromeda to Ursa Major, these cosmic landmarks dominate the sky. Learning how to spot them will turn you into a star gazer.

Cetus is the fourth largest constellation in the sky, but it contains mostly faint stars, with the exception of two second-magnitude stars: Diptha on the western side and Menkar on the eastern side.

The Night Sky This Week: May 12-18, 2025 The moon takes center stage this week as it reaches its full phase, then wanes. After the vibrant “flower moon” rising in the southeast on Monday and ...

This week on Star Watch you will be able to see multiple planets in the night sky and the big and little dipper constellations. Friday, June 28, at 11 PM you will be able to see 2 planets in the sky.

One of the classic constellations of autumn is Pegasus, the flying horse soaring above the southeastern horizon in the evening sky. It’s by far the largest celestial horse we see in our ...