Wintry mix spreads across Minnesota

MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all. 

Turn Up Your Support

Looking for something to do on these clear crisp wintry nights? Check out 

To me, the first glimpses of Orion in late September or October signify the coming winter. It’s interesting that Orion is at peak elevation at midnight around the December solstice. It fades further southwest in the sky at midnight as spring approaches in late winter.

It’s doesn’t take a great imagination to see Orion as the hunter in the night sky. His broad shoulders, belt, and knife are clearly visible on clear Minnesota winter nights. 

Orion is the hunter. Some interesting tidbits from the 

Here’s more on other December stars from 

The waxing first quarter moon shines brightly in the sky this week. Here are more moon highlights this month from the 

Our crystal clear winter air masses give us plenty to see out there at night these days.

Weather and Climate News

Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

Lifestyle

Outside in MN

Paul Huttner

Author

The most prominent winter constellation in the southern sky is clearly visible on cold crisp winter nights.

Orion: Ruler of Minnesota's winter skies

Go Deeper.

Like this?

News you can use in your inbox