The Sun may seem like it’s always around, but scientists have been warning us for decades that one day we could all be destroyed by it. It seems like an exaggeration, but it’s unfortunately true. Eventually, the Sun will slowly expand and burn up Earth, along with the rest of […]

It may seem strange to consider, but life on Earth could cease to exist if the sun ceased to rise every morning. In this thought experiment, we’ll take a look at what would happen if the sun never rose again. Scenario 1: The Military The military would be in complete […]

You may have heard that it’s possible to see an image of the sun with the naked eye, but you should never try to do so unless you’re ready to face some serious consequences. Of course, there are plenty of people who end up looking at the sun anyway because […]

Constellations are among the most overlooked features of the night sky, with even many amateur astronomers only ever identifying the 12 major constellations in the northern hemisphere such as Orion and Cassiopeia. However, there are hundreds of constellations that you can spot using just your eyes or a pair of […]

Virgo is one of the 88 constellations that form the celestial sphere. It can be seen as early as March, but in the Northern Hemisphere, it can only be seen from September to December. This constellation has three main stars—Albireo, Gamma Virginis, and Beta Virginis—and two named groups of stars: […]

If you’re looking to fill up your star chart this winter, you’ll have the opportunity to view some very different constellations in the northern and southern hemispheres. The celestial hemisphere you’re in depends on your geographical location on earth. Find out which constellations will be visible on both sides of […]

If you’re living in the southern hemisphere, you get to see your own set of constellations! The most famous southern hemisphere constellation is the Southern Cross, but it’s only one of many southern constellations. Find out about other southern hemisphere constellations and their meanings below. All of these southern hemisphere […]

Constellations are one of the most beautiful and mesmerizing things to observe in the night sky. If you’ve ever gazed up at the stars and been awed by the patterns they form, you’re not alone. For centuries, people around the world have been fascinated by these celestial shapes, but do […]

In the sky, there are so many stars you can’t possibly see them all—not even with a telescope. So how do we remember which stars make up which constellation? Some constellations, like Ursa Major, are easy to spot because they form recognizable shapes—the Big Dipper or the Little Dipper, respectively. […]