The Moon creeps up on the twin stars of Gemini this evening. As night falls, Pollux and Castor are above the Moon. Pollux is on the left, and is a bit brighter than its “twin.” There’s a lot more to Gemini than just the twins — or even the other stars that are visible to the unaided eye. In...

This time of year is pretty inviting for some evening skywatching. The evening hours are warm but not usually too hot, and spring storm activity generally hasn’t reached its peak — pleasant conditions for watching the stars. Unfortunately, one of the most beautiful star patterns is dropping from...