Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. How many bright stars and constellations can you find in the ...

The moon is at last quarter. It rose at 1:10 this morning and will set at 12:23 this afternoon. It rises Friday at 1:40 a.m. The evening sky is without the moon for a week since new moon is next ...

Once you spot the Big Dipper in the night sky, it’s easy to direct your gaze toward the bright star Arcturus. Credit: Creators.com illustration As the greens of summer gradually give way to the reds ...