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1. earthsky.org › tonight › orion-the-hunter-ghost-ofOrion the Hunter: Ghost of the summer dawn - EarthSky

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   Jul 28, 2023 · In a dark sky, you can see a V-shaped pattern of stars around Aldebaran. This pattern represents the Bull’s face. ... Across the winter sky by night Orion proudly strides; The rising moon in ...

2. www.space.com › 16659-constellation-orionOrion Constellation: Facts, location and stars of the hunter

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   Nov 4, 2021 · Orion is located on the celestial equator and can be seen throughout the world. (Image credit: Eerik via Getty Images) Orion is clearly visible in the night sky from November to February. Finding ...

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4. earthsky.org › tonight › orion-rises-in-the-east-atOrion the Hunter is back in the evening sky - EarthSky

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   Nov 14, 2023 · Image via IAU/ Sky & Telescope magazine/ Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0). Bottom line: By mid-to-late November, the famous constellation Orion the Hunter is back in the evening sky! Its most ...

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5. earthsky.org › tonight › orion-the-hunter-is-easy-toOrion the Hunter is easy to spot in January - EarthSky

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   Jan 19, 2024 · That wavelength explains why you can see the great red loop around Orion known as Barnard’s Loop. Amr wrote: “Orion is a prominent constellation located on the celestial equator and visible ...

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   Jan 8, 2024 · Orion has a fascinating story with roots in Greek mythology. You can observe Orion in both the northern and southern hemispheres, even with the naked eye. Orion is a popular constellation for amateur astronomers as it offers one of the brightest stars in the sky – Rigel, a blue-white supergiant . Characteristics; Features; Location and visibility

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8. astrobackyard.com › orion-constellationThe Orion Constellation | Pictures, Brightest Stars, and How ...

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   By Trevor Jones. Orion is a well-known constellation located on the celestial equator. It is one of the most easily noticed and recognizable constellations in the night sky. It can be seen throughout the world. Orion is the 26th largest constellation in size, occupying an area of 594 square degrees. Orion is most famously depicted from the ...

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   Can you see Orion with the naked eye?

   • Orion has a fascinating story with roots in Greek mythology. You can observe Orion in both the northern and southern hemispheres, even with the naked eye. Orion is a popular constellation for amateur astronomers as it offers one of the brightest stars in the sky – Rigel, a blue-white supergiant ( 1 ). How far is the Orion constellation from earth?

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   Why is Orion a popular constellation?

   • Orion is a popular constellation for amateur astronomers as it offers one of the brightest stars in the sky – Rigel, a blue-white supergiant ( 1 ). How far is the Orion constellation from earth? Like most constellations, Orion is made up of numerous stars, nebulae, and deep sky objects.

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   When is the best time to see Orion?

   • In countries close to the equator, Orion appears overhead in December around midnight and in the February evening sky. The best time to see the Orion constellation is December – March. Orion is bordered by the constellations Taurus to the northwest. Eridanus to the southwest. Lepus to the south. Monoceros to the east and Gemini to the northeast.

   The Orion Constellation | Pictures, Brightest Stars, and How to Find It

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   When does Orion appear in the sky?

   • In countries close to the equator (e.g., Kenya, Indonesia, Colombia, Ecuador), Orion appears overhead in December around midnight and in the February evening sky. Orion is very useful as an aid to locating other stars. By extending the line of the Belt southeastward, Sirius (α CMa) can be found; northwestward, Aldebaran (α Tau).

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   Where is the Orion constellation located?

   • The Orion Constellation — named after the hunter in Greek mythology — is found on the celestial equator and is a prominent constellation in the night sky.

   Orion Constellation: Facts, location and stars of the hunter

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   Why do people see Orion in winter?

   • From the Northern Hemisphere, Orion appears in winter as a mighty constellation arcing across the south during the evening hours. Thus, many people see Orion and notice this distinctive, large and bright pattern of stars. In contrast, from the Southern Hemisphere, Orion arcs high across the sky – closer to overhead – around December and January.

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10. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Orion_(constellation)Orion (constellation) - Wikipedia

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    In the Northern Hemisphere, Orion's Belt is best visible in the night sky during the month of January around 9:00 pm, when it is approximately around the local meridian. [ 17 ] Just southwest of Alnitak lies Sigma Orionis , a multiple star system composed of five stars that have a combined apparent magnitude of 3.7 and lying 1150 light years distant.