Seasonal sky · December–February
Winter Sky
The brilliant northern winter evening sky, dominated by Orion and the bright stars of the Winter Hexagon — Sirius, Rigel, Aldebaran, Capella, Pollux, and Procyon.
Seasons here are for the northern mid-latitudes; from the southern hemisphere they are reversed. For tonight's actual sky at your location, use the computed Tonight dashboard.
| Constellation | Abbr | Hemisphere | Area | Rank | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TaurusThe Bull | Tau | Northern | 797 deg² | 17 | Winter |
| AurigaThe Charioteer | Aur | Northern | 657 deg² | 21 | Winter |
| OrionThe Hunter | Ori | Equatorial | 594 deg² | 26 | Winter |
| GeminiThe Twins | Gem | Northern | 514 deg² | 30 | Winter |
| MonocerosThe Unicorn | Mon | Equatorial | 482 deg² | 35 | Winter |
| Canis MajorThe Greater Dog | CMa | Southern | 380 deg² | 43 | Winter |
| LepusThe Hare | Lep | Southern | 290 deg² | 51 | Winter |
| Canis MinorThe Lesser Dog | CMi | Equatorial | 183 deg² | 71 | Winter |