The Orion Constellation — named after the hunter in Greek mythology — is found on the celestial equator and is a prominent constellation in the night sky.

Without a question, Orion the Hunter tops the list when it comes to renowned constellations. The reason is simple: Orion demands our attention because it is visible around the globe this time of year.

Orion constellation goes from hunter to hunted in the March night sky. Latest in News. New moon of June 2025 sees Mercury climb to its highest point in the sky.

Orion the Hunter is the king of the constellations, as far as I’m concerned. I’m far from the only one with that opinion. In the minds and imaginations of many, many stargazers all over the ...

Every summer in mid-August, when I'm stretched out on a long lawn chair in the predawn hours scanning the skies for Perseid meteors, I'll always pause before the break of dawn to watch for Orion ...

The constellation of Orion the Hunter becomes 'Orion the hunted' during mid-March as its bright stars light up the southern night sky and make a tantalizing target for skywatchers.

Orion, in my opinion, is by far the best constellation in the Northwest sky. It’s so bright and well defined. As soon as evening begins it will be there, proudly shining in the southeast sky ...

Orion the Hunter is visible in both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere, making it a useful tool for navigation. The constellation is well known for its distinctive shape of the mythical Orion ...

My favorite constellation is Orion, the hunter, and here’s why: It contains two of the top 10 brightest stars in the night sky, a claim no other constellation can make.

Last week in Starwatch, I attempted to cover all of the astronomical treasures of the constellation Orion proudly shining in the Pottsville southern evening sky.It’s loaded with many celestial ...

Stelliferous: Observing Orion the Hunter Howard Hochhalter Ah, winter in Southwest Florida – the season of cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and fewer mosquitoes.