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.
Where Are the Pleiades Tonight? Meet the Seven Sisters Star Cluster
Find the Pleiades star cluster tonight: here’s where to look in the sky, when the Seven Sisters are visible, how to spot them from your location, and when the Moon passes nearby.
Antares: Red Star Next to the Moon
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.
Guide to Orion the Hunter: Stars, Belt, Meaning & How to Find It
Discover the Orion constellation, from the iconic three stars of Orion’s Belt to the glowing Orion Nebula, and learn how to find the Hunter constellation in the sky.
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
Discover the brilliance of Spica, the sparkling gem in the constellation Virgo! Learn how to find the star, when to observe it, and what is special about it.
Regulus – The Brightest Star in Leo
Discover Regulus, the Little King star, one of the brightest and easiest to find. 🌟 Learn how to locate Regulus in the sky above you and see its celestial majesty with your own eyes!
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.
T Coronae Borealis Explosion 2026: Has T CrB Gone Nova Yet?
A “new star” could explode at any moment in 2026! How can we see it? Learn all about the show-stopping star T Coronae Borealis in our article.
Southern Hemisphere Constellations by Season: Best Southern Sky Constellations
Discover the best Southern Hemisphere constellations by season and learn when and where to spot them in the southern sky.
Northern Hemisphere Constellations by Season: What Constellations Are Visible in Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
Explore Northern Hemisphere constellations by season. Discover which constellations are visible in spring, summer, fall, and winter, plus the best stars and deep-sky objects to observe.