In a rural sky dense with stars, the brightest serve as helpful signposts to orient yourself. ... Capella is a yellow star, like our own sun—and it’s the brightest yellow star in the night sky.

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Sky This Week is brought to you in part by Celestron. Friday, July 4Mercury reaches its greatest eastern elongation (26°) ...

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The Milky Way will be visible over California in May 2025. Learn the best days, viewing times and NASA tips for observing the spiral galaxy of stars.