From the book, The Hidden Seasons:
Orion is described as a winter constellation, but this label can be constrictive
and even misleading. Don’t be surprised if you spot him at other times. When
equatorial constellations are given a single-season label, it refers to the time of
year when they are visible during sociable evening hours. It never refers to the
full range of months when they can be seen. Stars on the celestial equator are
hidden for about three months (the exact length depends on latitude), but are
visible at all other times of year – if you are happy to lose a little sleep. It would
be more accurate to refer to equatorial stars by the non-season: Orion is a non-
midsummer constellation more than a strictly winter one.
For more on Orion, the Orionid meteor shower and how to use the Hunter constellation to navigate,
see The Hidden Seasons book.
