Sky | Winter

Sirius: The brightest star in the entire night sky, in Canis Major. Rigel: The blue-white "foot" of Orion. Aldebaran: The reddish "eye" of Taurus the Bull. Capella: The brilliant golden star in Auriga. Pollux: One of the two "heads" of Gemini the Twins. Procyon: The brightest star in Canis Minor. The Winter Triangle

The winter sky is widely considered the best time for stargazing. Because cold air holds less moisture, the sky appears crisper and clearer than in the humid summer months. Additionally, the Northern Hemisphere faces away from the center of the Milky Way during winter, offering a unique view of our galaxy's outer edge dominated by exceptionally bright stars. Essential Night Sky Landmarks winter sky

This pattern connects seven of the brightest stars in the sky: Sirius: The brightest star in the entire night