Published: Dec. 7, 2021

Graphic from Stellarium showing the eastern sky on December 7 at 9pm shows winter constellations risingThe wonders of the winter sky have arrived! Look to the east for a magnificent display of very bright stars — more than any other season.

The iconic constellation Orion is fully above the horizon by 9pm. His companions Canis Major and Canis Minor are not far behind. The twins of Gemini stand tall together. And, Taurus the Bull can help you find the Hyades and Pleiades star clusters.

Graphic credit: Stellarium