Spot Taurus And Its Iconic V Shape Lighting Up The Winter Sky
Spot Taurus And Its Iconic V Shape Lighting Up The Winter Sky
US · Published Jan 7, 2026
Spot Taurus after sunset on January 7th by looking southeast; it's a recognizable winter constellation.
The V-shaped Hyades star cluster and bright orange star Aldebaran form Taurus' face, easy to spot on clear winter nights.
Use Orion's Belt and the Pleiades as landmarks to guide you to Taurus in the seasonal sky.
Find Taurus after sunset on January 7th
After sunset on January 7th, look to the southeast to find Taurus, one of winter's most recognizable constellations. The bright orange star Aldebaran marks the Bull's eye, glowing in front of the Hyades star cluster. Together, these stars form a clear V-shaped pattern that outlines Taurus' face. Once learned, this star shape becomes easy to spot on clear winter nights. Nearby landmarks include the Pleiades above Taurus and Orion's Belt shining below, helping guide stargazers across the seasonal sky.
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