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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The very bright star near zenith at dusk is Arcturus. It is the fourth brightest star in the night sky, and a very tiny bit brighter than Vega, which can be seen rising over the eastern horizon at the ...

June’s night skies provide excellent opportunities to discover a slice of the evening sky that is largely unsung, unheralded and usually ignored. Daniel Zantzinger / Skywatcher’s Guide When, for ...

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 ...