If you look south just after dark, you’ll see the easily recognizable constellation Orion, the Hunter. Above and to the ...

Castor and Pollux were named for the twins in Greek mythology. Pollux is the brightest star in Gemini and is brighter than Castor. It is golden in color and a planet was discovered orbiting this star.

Mars becomes a tripletAt the beginning of the month, Mars will look reddish and a fair bit brighter than the two stars it lies near, the twins of Castor and Pollux in Gemini. The three made a nice ...

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 ...

Look below, and to the left of the giant planet, and in the constellation Cancer, you'll see Mars, just beneath two bright stars, Castor and Pollux, in the constellation Gemini. Don't confuse it ...

Look south anytime after dark, and you'll see the red planet Mars just a couple of degrees from bright star Pollux in Gemini, with the other “twin” of Gemini, Castor, close by. At 34 and 51 ...

Here’s what you should know when you go outside to see for yourself: Yes, the planets are indeed lined up across our sky. No, ...

Greetings, stargazers. There have been many clear, dark nights recently. I hesitate to say this, but right now I think a little more light might be good for the region. But the only extra light ...