Sky Tonight—April 19, Moon and Scorpion rise after Orion sets
Tonight, the red supergiant star Antares rises in the southeast around midnight and at about the same time that Antares rises
Sky Tonight—March 12, Moon between Capella and Betelgeuse
The first quarter moon will be shining between two brilliant stars tonight.
Sky Tonight—February 14, Blue-white Rigel is at the foot of Orion
Betelgeuse has a reddish hue, while Rigel sparkles blue-white.
Sky Tonight—February 10, Somber red Betelgeuse shines in the shoulder of Orion
At nightfall and early evening, people at mid-northern latitudes see the famous Belt of Orion
Sky Tonight—January 20, Orion the Hunter easy to spot in January night sky
The constellation Orion the Hunter is probably the easiest to pick out of all the constellations in the winter sky.
Sky Tonight—January 6, Use bright stars to find faint Monoceros the Unicorn
Treat yourself to a visit with a mythical beast – Monoceros the Unicorn – in the winter sky.
EarthSky Tonight—December 9, Find Orion the Hunter and see the Milky Way
On these evenings in early to mid-December, the constellation Orion rises over your eastern horizon 2 to 3 hours after sunset.
EarthSky Tonight—Nov 27, Orion the Hunter rises in the east at mid-evening
Orion the Mighty Hunter – perhaps the easiest to identify of all constellations – rises at mid-evening in late November and early December.
Earthsky Tonight—April 29, Moon and Scorpion rise as Orion sets
Like clockwork, the constellations rise and set 4 minutes earlier with each passing day.
Earthsky Tonight — April 28, Orion descends in the west each evening
The famous constellation Orion will soon disappear for another season.