In November the bright winter constellations begin their grand entry into the evening sky. Leading the parade is Jupiter, the brilliant orb low in the east at nightfall. Of the brightest stars in the ...

It's easy to get lost in a clear night sky full of stars. It can feel like a random mess of lights without a little guidance. Once you're able to identify a few constellations though, the sky starts ...

Stargazing is a bit of a tradeoff this month. The bad news is that sunsets in March are progressively later, and Daylight Saving Time kicks in. The good news is that it’s not as cold. The really good ...

Guest columnist Katy Downing is the planetarium and program coordinator for the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. Winter skies can be the clearest of the year and the richest in stars. Here are some ...

February stargazing is so special. Sure it’s cold but the extra special celestial jewels make it worth bundling up for. If you’re not already in the darker countryside, try to get out there. But even ...

Whether you enjoy it or not, the sun is setting earlier but the fading light is not all doom and gloom. Longer nights mean more time to look up at the stars and take in the beauty of the cosmos. As we ...

“Eyes to the Skies” is a recurring feature and publishes on the first of every month. You can find it on WTOP’s The Space Place. Email Greg your space questions and he might answer them in the next ...

December and January are the months that stargazers look forward to. The chilly weather might be a deterrent, but then one also gets early sunsets and longer nights, which make for a great stargazing ...

A portrait of Orion and the northern winter Milky Way, on a February night, 2020. (Photo by: Alan Dyer/VW PICS/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) One of the most famous and recognizable ...

Guest columnist Travis Gates, a lifelong lover of nature, is marketing specialist for the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. For those willing to brave a little cold air, our winter skies can be the ...