The Orion constellation is home to some of the most luminous stars in our Milky Way galaxy.

On clear winter nights, three bright points cut a straight line through the southern sky, outshining the chill and, in raw ...

In ancient Arabic, the three stars were collectively referred to as Al Nijad (“The Belt”), Al Alkat (“The Golden Grains or Nuts”), Al Nasak (“The Line”). In modern Arabic, they’re known as Al Mizan al ...

The three blue supergiants forming Orion’s Belt are prominent winter sky markers, visible worldwide and aligned along the Milky Way, according to Space.com.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Although the weather is still a bit cold, the bright stars of late winter captivate us with their dazzling beauty. Our most ...

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 ...

Collectively they have been known, among other things, as the Three Kings, the Three Marys and the String of Pearls. Orion’s belt is making its annual return to our early evening sky. From east to ...

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

Orion's Belt consists of three hot, blue giants, 4-6 million years old. Ancient Egyptians oriented pyramids to the Belt, associating it with Osiris. Visible mid-latitudes Dec-Jan, it guides to Sirius ...

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 ...

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 ...