For the next few weeks, the planet Mars will form an isosceles triangle with the two bright stars marking the heads of the ...

It still remains an eye-catching sight, however, thanks to its proximity to the Twin Stars of Gemini, Pollux and Castor ... which provides some of the best planet viewing times as well directing ...

Pollux is the brightest star in Gemini and is brighter than Castor. It is golden in color and a planet was discovered orbiting this star. Pollux is the 17 th brightest star in the night sky.

February's night sky offers a treat for stargazers, with the Winter Triangle and a temporary Mars Triangle shining bright, ...

That pair is made of Castor and Pollux, which mark the heads of the constellation Gemini the Twins. Once you note the planet's position, go out every few nights for a month. You'll see Mars slowly ...

The Red Planet recently reached opposition and is still visible essentially all night long, shining at magnitude –1.3 in Gemini near the constellation’s beta star, Pollux. Through a telescope ...

Towards the end of the month, Mercury appears in the evening sky, and climbs up past Saturn. In the dusk glow, you may be ...

Look south anytime after dark, and you'll see the red planet Mars just a couple of degrees from bright star Pollux in Gemini, with the other “twin” of Gemini, Castor, close by. At 34 and 51 ...