What part of galaxy is the horsehead nebula at?

The Horsehead Nebula is located in the Orion constellation, specifically within the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex. It lies approximately 1,500 light-years away from Earth and is part of the Milky Way galaxy's Orion Arm, which is a minor spiral arm. The nebula is a region of star formation, characterized by its distinctive dark silhouette against the background glow of ionized gas and nearby stars.