There is so much to look for in the dazzling night sky that it can sometimes be hard to tell what you're seeing. If you are trying to spot a certain constellation, such as Capricornus, which is ...

At this time of the year, with the major league baseball playoffs in full swing and the World Series right around the corner, I occasionally find myself thinking about the legendary sports cartoonist, ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. An unusual star pattern denoting an exceedingly unusual beast will be visible in the night sky ...

Do you know your zodiac sign? Would you know how to find it in the night sky? To help us learn about the astronomy and mythology behind the zodiac, contributor Jean Creighton, director of UW-Milwaukee ...

Capricornus the Sea Goat is one of the faintest constellations along the ecliptic. With none of its stars shining brighter than 3rd magnitude, many suburban stargazers often bypass it in favor of ...

Capricornus, the Sea Goat, is a dim constellation of late summer. It can be difficult to find, but brilliant Mars and this week's moon will make Capricornus easier to locate. The Sea Goat is an odd ...

Comprehensive guide to November 2025 night sky events, including visible planets Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and Mercury, the year’s brightest supermoon and peak meteor showers.

Some see a paper boat, others a goat, some a sloppy triangle and others the mischievous grin of the Cheshire Cat. Whatever we might behold in the curious constellation Capricornus, I was just happy ...

This sky map shows the location of the constellation Capricornus in the October evening sky as viewed from mid-northern latitudes. At this time of the year, with the major league baseball playoffs in ...