However, most of us will also be able to consistently point out the Orion constellation after someone ... it turns out. Betelgeuse, the left “shoulder” of Orion, has always been a star of ...

The ancient Greeks thought the Orion constellation resembled the figure of a hunter. Many people agree that this celestial hunter faces Earth. Betelgeuse represents what’s considered the hunter ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the ...

You’ll find several bright planets, stars and obvious constellations in the February evening sky. The most obvious ...

I have an absolute passion for the winter constellations that are now putting on their wonderful winter show in the southeastern sky. If you’ve been nice enough to be a longtime reader of my Skywatch ...

They appear to come from the constellation of Orion ... point for the Orionid meteors is close to Betelgeuse. That fuzzy patch close to Orion’s Belt is M42, a stellar nursery that’s home ...

With February’s winter nights regularly dropping below freezing, it’s tempting to take the easy way out and just stay inside.

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in February 2025: If you've been outside just after sunset in the ...

A shortcut for New Yorkers to spot some of the planets is to look for them when they are near the moon. On Feb. 1, Venus will ...

The most obvious constellation this month is Orion ... Draw a line from the upper right star of Orion through Betelgeuse and the next bright star you’ll find is Procyon. It’s in Canis Minor ...