Is Orion visible during December and February?

Therefore, I may refine your question as “Why Orion is only visible at night in winter”. (Picture taken from https://ouroborosponderosa.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/sun_in_zodiac.jpg). Winter is around December to February (CMIIW, I come from a tropical country), and take a look at Earth's position around that time. read more

Due to Earth’s location, Sun will appear as if it is located on the background constellation; and from December to February Sun will be around Sagittarius to Aquarius. Therefore, you cannot see those constellations (and others within -90deg to +90deg distance) because they are visible during daytime. read more

Looking for Orion's Belt in the night sky is the easiest way to locate the constellation. In the Northern Hemisphere, Orion's Belt is best visible in the night sky during the month of January around 9:00 pm, when it is approximately around the local meridian. read more

If you see Orion shining in the east at 9:00 p.m. tonight, look for Orion to be in the same place in the sky at about 7:00 p.m. a month from now. Or if Orion is due south at 1:30 a.m. tomorrow, look for Orion to be due south at 11:30 p.m. in late December. read more

If you see Orion shining in the east at 9: 00 p.m. tonight, look for Orion to be in the same place in the sky at about 7: 00 p.m. a month from now. Or if Orion is due south at 1: 30 a.m. tomorrow, look for Orion to be due south at 11: 30 p.m. in late December. read more

Looking for Orion's Belt in the night sky is the easiest way to locate the constellation. In the Northern Hemisphere, Orion's Belt is best visible in the night sky during the month of January around 9: 00 pm, when it is approximately around the local meridian. read more