A new study reveals that the Pleiades is the core of a once-much-larger cluster, many of whose members have scattered to the ...

See the almost-full moon drift past the Pleiades (also known as the Seven Sisters) on Wednesday, Dec. 3, in a spectacular close encounter visible after dark.

A team of astronomers has found that a famous star cluster is only the tip of the iceberg. The Pleiades star cluster, also known as the “Seven Sisters,” is often visible over the winter. Named after ...

During the overnight hours of Feb. 5-6, the moon will pass through the famous Pleiades star cluster while one day past its half-lit first quarter phase. This will actually be the third time in the ...

Skywatchers are in for a special treat this week as the Moon moves close to the Seven Sisters, also known as the Pleiades star cluster. The event will be visible in the evening sky and can be seen ...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — High above the horizon on crisp autumn nights, a shimmering cluster of blue-hued stars begins to appear. Known as the Pleiades, or the seven sisters, these stars have been ...

The universe keeps scientists very occupied and when they think they've figured out the anomalies of the universe, the get ...

Recent research has revealed that three well-known star clusters — the Orion Nebula Cluster, the Pleiades, and the Hyades — are linked in a cosmic family tree. Though these clusters appear distinct ...

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in December 2025: ...