Winter Hexagon News Today

There are also normal highlights, but they pale in comparison to such a rare event like a total solar eclipse.

The last total solar eclipse over Maine was on July 20, 1963, and the next one will not be until May 1, 2079.

A calendar of astronomical events that includes the return of a binocular-bright comet and a penumbral eclipse of the moon

A calendar of astronomical events that includes the return of a binocular-bright comet and a penumbral eclipse of the moon

Six stars from separate constellations form a prominent ‘asterism’ in the cold January skies

Check out an early-morning conjunction, a brightening comet, and planetary action aplenty in the sky this week.

Longer nights and clearer skies make winter the perfect season for spotting planets, stars, airplanes, satellites and all the other wild stuff in the night sky.

Longer nights and clearer skies make winter the perfect season for spotting planets, stars, airplanes, satellites and all the other wild stuff in the night sky.

Winter is a great time to view the night sky, and AstroBob has a few things to look for.

The Winter Hexagon (or Winter Circle) is a stunning display of stars, and the Evansville Museum will help you find it.