Another way to find it is to follow an imaginary line up Orion's side from Saiph (lower left star of the "Hourglass") up through Betelgeuse (bright red star, upper left of the "Hourglass"). Continue up about one Orion length and you should find the cluster. Remember, it's a loose grouping; it will look scattered.
If you have REALLY dark skies, bright open clusters through a 'scope (low power!) look like diamonds on black velvet.
