Scott Levine

Scott Levine is a naked-eye astronomer and astronomy writer based out of New York's Hudson Valley.

Recent articles by Scott Levine

stargazing brings us together

Gazing at the Universe is a treasure that brings us all together

Venus, Jupiter, Orion and The Pleiades in twilight by Jarrod Bennett, Saint Gregoire, Provence, France. Equipment: Canon 450D.

An astronomer’s guide to twilight

The Orion constellation. Credit: iStock

Thanksgiving stars Spend this year's holiday with Orion

What to see in the night sky during autumn. Credit: m-gucci / iStock / Getty

Autumn astronomy The best targets for longer nights

The Plough’s stars are a great first target from which you can star-hop to other constellations. Credit: BBC Sky at Night Magazine.

Astronomy explained How to find the North Star

Star Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Astronomy explained What is the brightest star?

5 star clusters to see with the naked eye. Credit: Bryce Crage / Getty Images

Observing guide 5 star clusters to see with the naked eye

Photo of the night sky over Glenridding, UK. Credit: Alan Graham / EyeEm / Getty Images

Observing guide Best autumn constellations

Women astronomers with Moon craters named after them.

5 women astronomers with Moon craters named after them

Best summer stars in the northern hemisphere. How many can you spot? Credit: Sarote Impheng / EyeEm / Getty Images

Observing guide Top 5 summer stars

Best summer constellations in the northern hemisphere. How many can you spot? Credit: Ma Noch Leuxd Sngkhram / EyeEm / Getty Images

Observing guide Top 5 summer constellations

A view of the Milky Way over Gran Sasso, Italy. The bright red 'star' on the left is Mars, while Saturn is at the middle of the image. The bright 'star' on the right is Jupiter. Credit: Dneutral Han / Getty Images

How to find the planets in the night sky

Asterisms (shown in red) can cross constellations, which are in fact regions of sky, not just the main patterns. Credit: Pete Lawrence

Constellations and asterisms: what’s the difference?

If we could permanently settle on other planets of the Solar System, what might our calendars look like?
Credit: Scott Levine
Carousel image: lunar mosaic by Houseem Ksontini

Word of the Month: month

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Word of the Month: Kilonova