Orion Constellation
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Orion, the hunter, is a famous constellation with distinctive stars, including Betelgeuse and Rigel, and the Orion Nebula.
Orion Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Orion Transit | 10:29 | 62° |
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated  | 16:14 | 9° |
| Orion Set | 16:57 | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:42 | -29° |
| Moon Set | 01:36 | -25° |
| Astrosession end | 02:39 | -15° |
| Orion Rise | 03:56 |
Track Orion Position Throughout the Night
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Shift the map to change the time and observe Orion changing position in the night sky.
Nebulae in the constellation Orion
Orion Nebula (M42)
Star cluster + Nebula
The Orion Nebula, a bright emission nebula and star-forming region, containing over 700 stars, located approximately 1,344 light-years away in the constellation Orion.
the Running Man Nebula (NGC1977)
Star cluster + Nebula
NGC1977 is a star cluster + nebula with apparent magnitude in the constellation Orion, spanning approximately 10.2 arcseconds in the sky.
Lower Sword (NGC1980)
Star cluster + Nebula
NGC1980 is a star cluster + nebula with apparent magnitude 2.50 in the constellation Orion, spanning approximately 9.3 arcseconds in the sky.
Upper Sword (NGC1981)
Star cluster + Nebula
NGC1981 is a star cluster + nebula with apparent magnitude 4.20 in the constellation Orion, spanning approximately 9 arcseconds in the sky.
Mairan's Nebula (M43)
HII Ionized region
De Mairan's Nebula, a diffuse nebula located just north of the Orion Nebula in the constellation Orion.
M78
Reflection Nebula
A reflection nebula containing a young star cluster, located approximately 1,600 light-years away in the constellation Orion.
Monkey Head Nebula (NGC2174)
Nebula
NGC2174 is a nebula with apparent magnitude in the constellation Orion, spanning approximately 40 arcseconds in the sky.
Annual motion of Orion
| Date | Sun, 28 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:25 |
| Twighlight end | 01:54 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 29m |
| Rise | 03:56 |
| Set | 16:53 |
| Elevation at transit | 62° |
| Transit time | 10:25 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 41m 00s", Dec: 09° 36' 44s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Orion, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Orion is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Orion is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Acknowledgements
We gratefully acknowledge the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for defining and standardizing the official constellation boundaries, which provide a consistent framework for celestial mapping.
Special thanks to Sky & Telescope Magazine and contributors Roger Sinnott and Rick Fienberg for their collaboration in producing the charts and tables. The constellation patterns, drawn by Alan MacRobert, were influenced by the work of H. A. Rey and thoughtfully adjusted to align with earlier traditions.