A handy skyscape guide from Saturn to Sirius

 

With a clear view of the sky at around 9.30 to 11.30pm GMT (UCT) look South East.

The brightest oject in the sky is Jupiter in Gemini with the unmistakable Orion beneath it.

Look at Orions's belt.

With an outstretched arm - palm up, follow the line of the belt up to the right about three handspans and you will find the Pleiades star cluster/constellation.

Continue moving right and about five handspans, there will be Saturn in Pisces.

Back to the belt...

Follow the line of the belt down to the left about three handspans and just below, there will be Sirius the brightest star in the night sky. Sirius is part of the constellation Canis Major.

This year, we have a new visitor to the night sky - Mars in Leo shining to the left.

This should be on show all winter, Fabulous!

PS Forgive my attempted graphic - it's just for demonstration purposes. And, of course, there are many more stars to check out.