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The bright star Regulus, the 'Little King,' reigns supreme in the March night sky. The star serves as the heart of Leo, the Lion constellation, in the eastern night sky. Here's how to see it.
Sirius’s brother takes his name from a star in Leo. Regulus is the lion’s heart in the constellation, which is both fitting and odd given what we know about Regulus.
The most brilliant objects in the sky this month, in order of brightness, are Sirius, Arcturus, Capella, Rigel, Procyon, Betelgeuse, Aldebaran, Mars, Pollux and Regulus.
Look west at sunset to find the razor-thin crescent moon hanging less than 10 degrees above the horizon. Regulus will appear ...
As evening progresses into night, the stars of spring begin to dominate in the eastern sky. Regulus, the brightest star in Leo, stands high in the east by 9 p.m.
As the evening twilight deepens around 8:30 p.m. local time Tuesday night, check out the southeast sky. Weather permitting, a waxing gibbous moon will be shining bright, but it won't be alone.
Our April night sky showcases some of the most interesting stars that we see all year. This month features 11 stars that are first magnitude or brighter. In order of brightness are Sirius ...