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

From Earth's perspective, the Orionid meteor shower appears to come approximately from the direction of the Orion constellation. Orion is located on the celestial equator and is visible throughout ...

This week’s naked-eye object is the constellation Canis Major. This star pattern lies to the southeast of Orion the Hunter. The Greeks had several myths regarding Canis Major. In one ...

However, most of us will also be able to consistently point out the Orion constellation after someone brings it to our notice, primarily because of how recognisable the cluster is. Despite Orion ...

Betelgeuse can be spotted on the right shoulder of Orion, and is considered the constellation's second ... you can also watch the event unfold in real time via livestream. The organization ...

That makes this week perfect for stargazing in the evenings (don’t miss the glorious constellation of Orion), though there are a few planet sightings to try for if you’re up for a challenge.