This stunning Orion Nebula photo will make you want to grab a telescope this week The Orion Nebula is the closest large star-forming region, located within the Milky Way just 1,500 light-years from Earth. Astrobitica January 13, 2026 (Last updated: January 13, 2026) 1 minute read The Orion Nebula is the closest large star-forming region, located within the Milky Way just 1,500 light-years from Earth. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: There’s no end in sight for a space ‘nuclear renaissance’Next: Astronomers watch 2 supermassive black holes caught in a twisted dance with never-before-seen jet behavior