Notice the westward shift of Orion and all the stars

Notice the westward shift of Orion and all the stars

We in the Northern Hemisphere think of Orion as a winter constellation. As our northern spring arrives – around late March and early April – we see Orion shifting into the sunset glare. That’s happening because Earth is a planet, moving in orbit around a star. In fact, all stars and constellations do a westward shift in our sky. You deserve a daily dose of good news. For the latest in science and the night sky, subscribe to EarthSky’s free daily…