Stars
The number of stars in the universe is countless, but only around 2,000 of them can be seen with the naked eye in the dark night. And how many stars can you identify? Don’t worry, here we’ve prepared for you detailed information and colorful pictures on the brightest stars in the sky. You don’t even need to find each star’s location by yourself — our astronomy apps Star Walk 2 and Sky Tonight will guide you through the night sky showing the names, facts, and locations of the stars above you.
Regulus (Alpha Leonis): The Brightest Star in Leo
Find Regulus in the night sky, explore its color, distance, and mythology, and discover when the Moon and planets will pass close to this star.
Daytime Astronomy: Can You See Stars During the Day?
Astronomy isn’t just for “night owls”! Explore the Sun, Moon, planets, bright stars, satellites, rare meteors, and atmospheric effects in our daytime astronomy guide, with tips for safe viewing.
Atmospheric Refraction: 5 Surprising Ways It Changes What We See
Find out how atmospheric refraction flattens the Sun and Moon, shifts sunrise and sunset times, and creates the mysterious green flash near the horizon.
What Is Antares? Explore & Observe the Red Star
Discover Antares, the red supergiant star in Scorpius. Learn how to find it in the sky and when the star will meet the Moon and planets in 2026.
Halloween Night Sky: Spooky Stargazing
Embrace the spirit of Halloween by exploring the spooky wonders of the cosmos, from demon stars to ghostly nebulae. Get all the cosmic treats this Halloween!
Betelgeuse News 2026: Will Betelgeuse Go Supernova?
Betelgeuse isn’t alone — and that changes everything. Astronomers have found a faint star orbiting the red supergiant. Discover what it means and how to see Betelgeuse in the night sky.
Red Giant Star Aldebaran: The Follower of the Pleiades in Taurus
Discover Aldebaran, the bright orange star in Taurus – possibly part of a multiple star system and host to exoplanets! Learn how to find this star in the sky above you and why it’s fascinated people throughout history.
Polaris: What Is the North Star and How to Find It?
Learn what Polaris is, why it appears fixed, how to find the North Star with the Big Dipper, and how it can reveal true north and your latitude.
Pollux Star Guide: Facts, Location & Observing in 2026
Find Pollux in the night sky: see where Gemini’s brightest star is, when it’s visible, how it compares to Castor, and what makes it special.
Spica (Alpha Virginis): Brightest Star in Virgo
Spica is the brightest star in Virgo. Learn how to see Spica, what type of star it is, how hot it is, and why it shines so bright.