Since early spring, the constellation Bootes the Herdsman has graced our Pottsville night skies, but now it’s well into its gradual farewell in the western heavens. The correct pronunciation is ...

Without a doubt, the brightest star in the Pottsville summer night sky is Arcturus. It’s the second bright star in our night skies throughout the year. Only Sirius, the brightest star in the ...

Most of us would consider Bootes the Bear Guard a spring constellation. That's when it first appears in the eastern sky, following the tail of Ursa Major the Great Bear as the snow drifts recede. Come ...

Memorial Day originated as Decoration Day to honor Union and Confederate soldiers after the Civil War, when it became customary in May for families and friends to visit and decorate the graves of ...

Tonight Night Sky Visible planets, stars will present a wide range of sights for observers. Some events are visible with the naked eye, while others may need binoculars or a telescope. The schedule ...

Finding your way around the Rochester night sky can be intimidating, especially if you’re new to stargazing. The best way to learn the constellations is to use the ones you recognize to help you find ...

Give yourself a few minutes at 9 p.m. Thursday to enjoy the dark sky. Look toward the east to see orange/red Arcturus, the brightest star in Bootes the Herdsman, 58 degrees above the horizon.

I really shouldn't be surprised anymore. But I always am when I see the fiery bright star Arcturus appear in the east on midwinter evenings. I'm surprised because Arcturus is more closely associated ...

Since early spring, the constellation Bootes the Herdsman has graced our night skies, but now it’s well into its gradual farewell in the western heavens. I’ve heard Bootes pronounced many different ...