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

As winter deepens across the Northern Hemisphere, the constellation Orion takes center stage in the night sky. On the evening ...

Prominent in the February evening sky are the winter constellations Orion, Gemini, Taurus, Auriga, Canis Major and Canis Minor. Near the southwestern horizon, look for the dazzling star Sirius, the ...

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere), but be sure to check my main feed for more ...

Orion's back! Few sights are as welcome as the three stars of his Belt glinting between bare branches. Throw in a bright moon to light up the snow, and you've got the perfect excuse for a winter ...

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 ...

I hope you get the chance to see these stars in a clear sky after what has been a rainy January in much of the country. Credit: Creators.com illustration If your January sky has been as cloudy as mine ...