The word constellation derives from Latin, a “set of stars” and Orion from Greek, “the hunter.” Some constellations are so obscure that they require imagination to see them. Orion is an exception.

On these long, dark winter nights you might consider looking up for a dose of awe in one of the sky’s most recognizable constellations, which is currently very easy to find. The constellation Orion is ...

With winter now underway and the Geminid meteor shower over, it is a great time to explore the wonders of the constellation Orion as it appears high in the southeastern sky around 8 p.m. Arizona time.

Last month marks my 20th year writing the Night Sky column for Space.com. It is difficult for me to believe that in this forum I have penned over a thousand columns on a variety of different subjects ...

To find the Orion constellation, look for three bright stars in a row in the southwestern sky. These stars make Orion’s belt. Other stars in the constellation include Betelgeuse, a faraway red ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As the winter season takes hold, December’s clear, crisp nights offer stargazers a dazzling array of nighttime sights. From the Orion constellation to the bright planet Venus and ...

FARGO — The most prominent configuration of stars in the evening sky this time of year is the magnificent constellation, Orion. Known casually as "The Hunter," it can be seen in the southern sky any ...

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Or is it a drone? It might actually be Orion’s Belt. On Friday, former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan took to his X account, writing that he “personally witnessed (and videoed) ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. The Orion Nebula, housed within the Orion constellation, is a hubbub of stars being birthed ...