# Horsehead Nebula (B 33)

Horsehead Nebula (B 33) is a dark nebula in the constellation Orion, 6.0′ × 4.0′ across.

An iconic dark nebula shaped like a horse's head, silhouetted against the glowing IC 434. A challenge needing dark skies; an H-beta filter helps (OIII filters do not).

## When and where to see it

It is best placed in the evening sky around January, when it crosses the meridian at about 10 pm local time (around midnight in December). It can be seen from everywhere south of 88°N and never sets south of 88°S.

At its highest it stands 38° up from 50°N, 53° up from 35°N, 88° up from the equator, 57° up from 35°S.

## Facts

- Type: Dark nebula
- Constellation: Orion
- Designations: B 33
- Apparent size: 6.0′ × 4.0′
- Position: RA 5h 41.0m, Dec −2° 27′ (J2000)

Open AstroPilot to see when Horsehead Nebula (B 33) is highest tonight from your location, how easy it is with your telescope or binoculars, and an eyepiece view. https://astropilot.space/object/B33