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February night sky shows the Milky Way arching the heavens
A historical sky note describes February evening views with Orion, Gemini, Taurus, and Pleiades in the southern sky, the Milky Way spanning the celestial vault, and the heavens’ unchanging glow. It links the Milky Way to ancient Egypt and Hindu lore, notes stormy associations with Orion, and ponders our place inside the galaxy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orion
Gemini
Taurus
Pleiades
Hyades
Auriga
Leo
Egypt
Horus
Sirius
Thebes
Milton
Red Sea