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: The Brightest Star in Leo
Regulus is the brightest star in Leo and one of the easiest stars to spot. Learn its location, type, distance from Earth, and when to see it near the Moon.
Constellation Canis Major: Facts, Mythology & Stars of the Great Dog Constellation
Explore Canis Major, home to Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky. Learn how to find it and see its brightest stars, clusters, and nebulae.
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.
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.
Brightest Stars in the Night Sky: Sirius, Canopus & More
What is the brightest star in the night sky? Explore the top 7 ranked by apparent magnitude and get easy tips for finding each one.
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.
Constellation Leo: Facts, Stars and How to Find It in the Night Sky
Find the constellation Leo in the sky. See when it is visible, where Regulus and the Sickle are, and explore the myth of the Nemean Lion.
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.
Key Differences Between a Star and a Planet: Star VS Planet
Learn the key differences between stars and planets and 6 easy ways to tell stars from planets in the sky.
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.