Orion the Hunter is one of the most easily recognisable constellations in the night sky. Look for it in the southern sky after dark in February.
Orion the Hunter in February
Where to find: In February, as seen from mid-northern latitudes, you will find Orion in the southern sky after dark and in the southwestern sky by late evening (around 10 p.m. local time).
How to find: Look for three nearly equally bright stars, evenly spaced in a row. These three stars form Orion’s Belt. Once you find the Belt, notice the reddish star Betelgeuse above it, representing Orion’s right shoulder, and the blue-white star Rigel below it, representing Orion’s left foot. Betelgeuse and Rigel are the two brightest stars in Orion.
View from the Southern Hemisphere: The Orion constellation will appear upside down and be visible in the northern sky after dark in February, when viewed from the Southern Hemisphere.
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