The "Winter Hexagon"—a modern asterism—can be seen in the evening skies all month long. It is comprised of six bright stars from as many constellations. (The longer-known "Winter Triangle" asterism is much smaller, shown above by the purple lines in the lower-left section of the hexagon.)
The Summer Triangle can be seen setting in the west at the same time that the Winter Hexagon is rising in the east.
(Shown at about 6:30pm at mid-January for mid-Northern latitudes. Mars's position is indicated at four-day intervals from January 7 through 19.)
If you wish to view illustrations for other episodes, please see our Star Gazer Illustrated directory.
