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
Many winter wonders are visible with binoculars or the naked eye from dark locations. Guide to the Winter Skies winter sky
The winter sky is home to some of the most recognizable patterns in the heavens. The Winter Hexagon Sirius: The brightest star in the entire night