this is the time of year to spot the Hyades, named for weeping nymphs from Greek mythology because its appearance in the night sky marked the start of the rainy season https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25634110-800-how-to-spot-the-hyades-the-closest-star-cluster-to-earth

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How to spot the Hyades, the closest star cluster to Earth

This is the time of year to spot the Hyades, named for weeping nymphs from Greek mythology because its appearance in the night sky marked the start of the rainy season, says Abigail Beall

New Scientist