Can we find Orion in the sky at 8 pm in summer?

The best observation date of Orion is1from early February to early April. It rises from the southeast when it appears, and falls from the southwest after crossing the zenith. Orion α

and

β

Very bright, easy to see in a cloudless night sky. However, because there are many bright stars in the winter night sky, other stars are needed to identify Orion. Usually, three stars arranged in a straight line are used as their identification pointers. The brightness of these three stars is in

1.7

-

2.3

Suddenly, it is easy to see clearly in the sky with little light damage, α.

And β are located at the north and south ends of the vertical line, and are located in the west of α and β.

Discovered again in the east

g

And κ two stars, the whole Orion outline has been vividly portrayed!

The following is the position of Orion observed at 2 1 at 30 degrees north latitude at different times.

Orion is the most recognizable constellation in the winter sky.

time

inclination

location

65438+ February 1

2 1:00

20-45

Southeast east

65438+ 10 month 1

2 1:00

45-70

The zenith is in the southeast.

February 1

2 1:00

60-90

Nantianding

March 1

2 1:00

40-65

To the west of the southwest

April 1

Eight p. m.

30-55

To the west of the southwest

It is best to observe in winter, and April in summer is also ok.