Many people grow up believing the Big Dipper is a constellation, but it's not. It's an asterism - a small, eye-catching, ...

The Quadrantids meteor shower, known for bright fireballs, will peak on January 3, 2025, offering a spectacular view for ...

The Big Dipper (Ursa Major or Big Bear in Latin) is the most recognized constellation in the Northern Hemisphere.

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the ...

The four brightest planets are still afoot. Venus and Saturn dot the southwestern sky at dusk, while Jupiter and Mars join ...

The Big Dipper, an historic inn nestled in Bigelow, New York, near Niagara Falls, has been in Joan Wilke's family for decades and is on the brink of closure, when a monster blizzard forces two ...

The Big Dipper is a beloved south-suburban institution that has been back bigger than ever the last few seasons. This year was special. For the first time in 31 years, the host school won.