Constellation

Taurus

The bull, marked by the V-shaped Hyades.

Contains both the Hyades and Pleiades open clusters, plus the red giant Aldebaran as the bull's fiery eye.

Best viewing

November–February

See also

Orion

The hunter — the most recognisable winter constellation.

Ursa Major

The Great Bear — home of the Big Dipper.

Cassiopeia

The 'W' in the northern sky.

Scorpius

The unmistakable curve of the Scorpion.

Leo

The lion of spring.

Cygnus

The swan flying down the Milky Way.