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.
Bright Stars and Asterisms in the October Night Sky
Explore the October night sky in both hemispheres: find Fomalhaut, Arcturus, Sirius, the Great Square, the Water Jar, and other bright patterns.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sirius: The Brightest Star Explained – Facts, Location & How to See It
Learn all about Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky! Find out why it's so prominent, when and where to see it and how to easily locate it in the sky.
Betelgeuse News 2026: Will Betelgeuse Go Supernova?
Betelgeuse isn’t alone — and that changes everything. Astronomers have found a small star orbiting the red supergiant. Discover what it means and how to see Betelgeuse in the night sky.
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.