The stars are surrounded by diffraction spikes, which are the starburst-like radiating lines that appear around bright ...

The photo shows two stars in the center, one which shed its layers of dust and gas as it neared the end of its life cycle.

The season of the bull arrives on April 19 and will last until May 20 Nicole Briese is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. Her work has previously appeared ...

They are also known for being patient, steady, and reliable. In Greek mythology, Taurus is the constellation of the bull and associated with the god Zeus and the Phoenician princess Europa.

On April evenings, look to the west to spot the bright winter constellations of Orion, Gemini, Taurus, Auriga, Canis Major and Canis Minor. They’ll be gone soon, so check them out while you can.

Both will be visible in the same region as the constellation Taurus, around 30º from the horizon. On April 1, the moon will hover above the Pleiades, also known as the “Seven Sisters” in ...