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.

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 ...

Here’s everything you need to know about astrophotography in February 2025: If you've been outside just after sunset in the ...

However, most of us will also be able to consistently point out the Orion constellation after someone ... has always been a star of intrigue. Look at it long enough (and we mean generations ...

Orion the hunter constellation on a starry space background with the name of its main stars. ... [+] Relative sizes and different color shades based on the spectral star type. Find the iconic line ...

The hourglass-bowtie-shaped constellation outlines the torso of the mighty hunter. Its most notable feature is the row of three bright stars that make up Orion’s belt. The constellation Orion ...

4. Orion’s Sword marks about halfway between Orion’s Belt and his knees. His left knee is the brightest star in the constellation called Rigel, and it is a blue supergiant. 5. Follow up from ...

As we proceed into the heart of winter, this month’s Colorado sky displays a marvelous treasure trove of bright stellar gems ...

Straight south in the early evening is the familiar constellation Orion. Above Orion, to the northeast, the constellation ...