Starwatch: sanguine Antares contrasts with silver light of the moon

If you're in the UK or similar northern latitudes, now's the perfect time to spot Antares, a striking blood-red star in the Scorpius constellation. It's the 15th brightest star in the night sky and a whopping 15 times the mass of our sun. This week, the moon’s silvery glow will help guide your eyes right to it—making it easier than usual to catch this celestial gem.