Without a doubt, the constellations of spring are not nearly as flashy as the star patterns of winter, but there are a few decent ones. Leo the Lion is one of them. There’s no question as to what he ...

Most night sky observers are familiar with the “Pointer” stars of the Big Dipper that form the lead edge of the Dipper’s Bowl and “point” to Polaris, the North Star. Most of these same observers do ...

Do you know your zodiac sign? Would you know how to find it in the night sky? To help us learn about the astronomy and mythology behind the zodiac, astronomy contributor Jean Creighton, director of UW ...

It's hard to beat Orion and the winter gang of constellations. Bright and grouped together in the same part of the sky makes them easy to find and accessible. Spot Orion's Belt, and you can "unlock" ...

I have to admit that the constellations of spring, by and large, are no match for the wonderful constellations of winter, like Orion and the rest of his gang. The winter shiners show up after evening ...

I sure hope you had a chance to see at least some of the solar eclipse last Monday. Where it was visible and clouds didn’t get in the way, it was quite the show! Unfortunately, the next total solar ...

Except for Ursa Major, Leo the Lion is the most easily recognizable constellation of the northern spring sky. Brilliant Regulus, the Lion’s heart, first draws our attention to the celestial king of ...

The mighty constellation Orion the Hunter has dominated the southern sky all winter and through the first few weeks of spring, but the seasonal celestial times are changing. The king of the celestial ...

The familiar winter stars and constellations are setting in the west before midnight this month. Orion and its brilliant belt of stars dominates the southern sky in the early evening before making way ...

Sunday: In the constellation Leo the Lion there is an interesting — though often overlooked — double star known as Algieba. This star is near the lion’s brightest star, Regulus. To find this star, ...

All 88 internationally recognised constellations have European origins. But First Nations astronomy tells older, beautiful ...

"Astro" Bob King is a freelance writer for the News Tribune. Read more of his work at astrobob.areavoices.com. The view facing north around 8 o’clock local time in late February. The Big Dipper stands ...