Orion's Belt is a well-known constellation in the night sky and can be seen in both the northern and southern hemispheres. It is located within the larger constellation of Orion, near the celestial equator. Look for three bright stars close together in a row to spot Orion's Belt.
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Orion's Belt is best viewed during the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere, as it is a prominent constellation in the night sky during this time. It can usually be seen rising in the east in the evening and setting in the west in the early morning hours.
Orion's Belt is not a physical object but rather a prominent asterism in the constellation Orion. The stars that make up Orion's Belt are estimated to be around 10 million years old.
There are three stars on Orion's Belt: Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka. They are located in the constellation of Orion and are easily visible in the night sky.
Orion is up in the sky in the Northern winter and is easy to see from about October onwards, first late at night in the south-east and then earlier.