One of the most famous and recognizable asterisms of the night sky is the Belt of Orion, a tight belt of three bright stars (Alnitak, Alnilam, Mintaka) in the constellation of Orion, which has given ...

February offers a perfect view of Orion the Hunter. Spot its iconic Belt and Sword in the evening sky, with Sirius and ...

You’ll find several bright planets, stars and obvious constellations in the February evening sky. The most obvious constellation this month is Orion. To find Orion, face south and look for Orion’s ...

Orion’s Belt is a familiar sight in the night sky during the colder months, often noticed easily. Three bright stars sit in a straight line, rising in the east and crossing high overhead as the ...

NASA outlines February night sky events, including Artemis II launch timing, Orion visibility, planetary alignments after sunset, and lunar phases observed throughout the month.

Orion returns to the eastern sky around 10 o'clock local time in mid-November. Its brightest stars, Betelgeuse and Rigel, both supergiants, twinkle wildly when low in the sky. Source: Stellarium With ...

Sky Shorts author says Orion a favorite constellation, and shares key details to find and appreciate its beauty.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Seasonal signposts in the stars abound this week, as Orion’s ...

Orion the Hunter is such a great constellation, and I have to believe many stargazers share the same opinion. Even if you’re not all that much of a stargazer, you can’t help but notice the mighty ...