Long before GPS, explorers used the stars to cross oceans and deserts. Here’s how they turned the night sky into a map.

One of the most useful skills in early times was to be able to navigate using the stars. With this ability, sailors and explorers were able to venture through their lands and even discover new ...

Most intriguing to me is one researcher's hypothesis that the whales might actually use the position of the stars to navigate, which is, of course, how humans did it until the GPS age.

NEW YORK (AP) — An Australian moth follows the stars during its yearly migration, using the night sky as a guiding compass, according to a new study.

Taken together, these results suggest dung beetles navigate using the gradient of light provided by the Milky Way.

New research shows that certain moths, like the bogong moths, use the night sky and stars to navigate, just like humans do.

Disney’s ‘Moana’ movies have brought a new level of excitement for astronomy and wayfinding, says an astronomer who regularly hosts planetarium shows.

A new study finds an Australian moth follows the stars during its yearly migration, using the night sky as a guiding compass.