Stars | Winter

: Marked by the two bright "head" stars, Castor and Pollux.

: This is the anchor of the winter sky. Its "belt"—three stars in a tight, straight line—is used to find other objects like Sirius and the Pleiades. Winter Stars

: A distinct "W" or "M" shaped constellation visible high in the sky. : Marked by the two bright "head" stars, Castor and Pollux

: This is a smaller, nearly equilateral triangle formed by Sirius, Procyon, and Betelgeuse (the reddish shoulder of Orion). nearly equilateral triangle formed by Sirius

: Located in Canis Major, this is the brightest star in the entire night sky. 2. Must-See Constellations