Al Jabbar is one of the Arabic names for Orion, the “Hunter", one of winter's most conspicuous constellations.

With February’s winter nights regularly dropping below freezing, it’s tempting to take the easy way out and just stay inside.

You’ll find several bright planets, stars and obvious constellations in the February evening sky. The most obvious constellation this month is Orion. To find Orion, face south and look for Orion’s ...

At Orion’s left foot lies the slightly brighter star, Rigel. Hanging below the center ... Mars is one of the most explored bodies in our solar system and the only planet NASA has sent rovers ...

Watch a bright Moon dominate the sky, trace the Winter Hexagon, and continue enjoying the evening parade of planets in the ...

Towards the end of the month, Mercury appears in the evening sky, and climbs up past Saturn. In the dusk glow, you may be ...

Planets continue their nighttime shows, with eight visible at points during February, including Venus on Feb. 14.