A Beginner’s Guide to Constellations

5/3/2025

A Beginner’s Guide to Constellations

Constellations are patterns of stars that have guided humans for millennia. Here’s how to find some of the most famous ones and the myths behind them.

Orion: The Hunter

Orion is one of the easiest constellations to spot, with its three-star belt and bright stars Betelgeuse and Rigel.

Ursa Major: The Great Bear

Home to the Big Dipper, Ursa Major helps you find the North Star.

Cassiopeia: The Queen

Cassiopeia’s distinctive W shape makes it easy to identify in the northern sky.

What’s your favorite constellation?