The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, one of the most recognizable star clusters in the night ... One such myth told, passed down by the Gunditjmara people of southern Australia, involved ...

No wonder, then, that it’s nicknamed the “Evening Star” when it’s visible after sunset like this. The Pleiades (pronounced either “player-deez” or “plee-er-deez” and also known as ...

The moon will be only 61% illuminated and not quite so dazzling, making this upcoming occultation easy to see and enjoy. During the overnight hours of Feb. 5-6, the moon will pass through the ...

This week, skywatchers get a rare treat as the moon aligns with the Pleiades star cluster, briefly obscuring its bright stars. The best views will be in the central and western U.S. and parts of ...