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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.
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.
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 ...
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.
The third brightest at the left corner of the summer triangle is Deneb, a star more than 3,000 light-years away. It’s also the bright star in the tail of Cygnus the Swan.
Across Australia, on the evening of February 11/12, the Full Moon will travel directly in front of the bright star Regulus. For about an hour, the star will be hidden from view as the Moon passes ...