A G-shaped star pattern becomes visible after dark on February 9, 2026, formed from well-known winter stars observable in the Northern Hemisphere.

Odin Halvorson works at the intersection of technology, creativity, and community, bridging the gap between science, the arts, and empathy. With an MFA from Stonecoast and an MLIS from San Jose State ...

Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope observed dark beads and lopsided star patterns drifting over Saturn’s northern regions. Reading time: Reading time 3 minutes Saturn already tops the ...

I learned in October 2022’s Breakthrough that the spikes of stars in high-power photos are called diffraction spikes. Why do they appear as two crosses at 45 degrees to each other? The diffraction ...

Even though summer has long passed, one of its most interesting sky markers can still be seen in the evening sky of the Northern Hemisphere. The Summer Triangle, a striking pattern made of the stars ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Even stars aren't immune to spotty conditions, new research suggests. Scientists were studying a ...