Orion’s Belt points to Sirius on September mornings

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Orion’s Belt points to SiriusIt’s one of the neatest tricks in all the heavens: Orion’s Belt points to Sirius, the sky’s brightest star. So on September mornings, you’ll find both Orion the Hunter and the very bright star Sirius in the eastern part of the sky before dawn. No matter where you are, no matter what time of the year it is, Orion’s Belt always points to Sirius. To find Sirius, draw a line through Orion’s Belt and extend that line toward the horizon. Orion’s Belt is your ticket to identifying Sirius.