Comet ATLAS (C/2025 K1) has been traveling through the Ursa Major constellation since November 24 and it's the golden hue ...

The Big Dipper rides high in the northern sky in spring. Stellarium The best way to look at the stars is to lie flat on your back. If you do that in April and May you'll stare straight up at the Big ...

Most comets show green or blue light near sunlight. This colour comes from gases reacting to ultraviolet exposure. But Comet ...

Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, is a constellation in the northern sky, whose associated mythology likely dates back into prehistory. Its Latin name means "greater (or larger) bear", ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The stars of the Ursa Major constellation can be used to find its smaller sibling, Ursa Minor. .

June 20 brings us the summer solstice, so warmer weather has hopefully arrived in Wyoming. This month, if you go out after it gets dark, you will see some wonderful stars and constellations in every ...

Every February we come face to face with Ursa Major the Great Bear. He's a friendly bruin, but on these biting nights you'll need to dress warmly to see him. Although a little early for real bears to ...

Anyone who enjoys gazing at the night sky probably has a few favorite star patterns they like to look for: The Big Dipper, for example, or Orion’s belt. But those familiar shapes that many of us ...