The bull is immediately to the west of Orion, so it leads him through the sky. But Taurus’ head is facing Orion, so he is apparently backing through the sky.

The constellations Taurus, Orion, Canis Major, and Gemini grab attention this month, while Mars, Jupiter, and Venus dominate the planetary scene.

FARGO — The most prominent configuration of stars in the evening sky this time of year is the magnificent constellation, Orion. Known casually as "The Hunter," it can be seen in the southern sky ...