Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. What is the bright white star in the east right now?

One of the brightest stars in the night sky will vanish as seen from North America and Europe in a rare event.

A rare lunar occultation will occur on Feb. 2 when the moon passes directly in front of bright star Regulus as seen from a ...

Tonight, bundle up and head as far away from light pollution as possible to get the best view of the star formation. To see ...

A G-shaped star pattern becomes visible after dark on February 9, 2026, formed from well-known winter stars observable in the Northern Hemisphere.