Is Orion Really a Winter Constellation?
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…
Tag: celestial equator
Why is Orion Not in the Zodiac?
The Zodiac contains many of the most famous constellations in the night sky. Orion is a superstar of the night sky and he straddles the…
The Stars and Their Many Hats
I abhor the feeling of waste when throwing away a newspaper or magazine that I’ve bought but not read properly. It is more likely to…
Equinox – lovely word.
At 15.44 (GMT) this afternoon the sun crosses the celestial equator. It is the autumnal equinox. What on earth has that got to do with…