An overview of all 88 constellations

An overview of all 88 constellations

As described in the article constellations and zodiac signs, a constellation is an area of the sky that has been determined based on a conspicuous grouping of stars. Many constellations have existed since ancient times and were important for orientation.

Certain factors must be considered to find a particular constellation in the night sky because many are only visible from specific locations on the earth. For example, the constellation Pegasus is visible from the northern hemisphere, while Centaur can only be seen in southern regions. The time of year and the time of day also play an essential role when observing constellations.

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Learn more about each constellation and find out from where and when it is visible!

Other names / Symbolism
Hemisphere, in which the constellation is located
Season, in which the constellation is visible

Visibility by location


Andromeda

Latin name
The Chained Woman, The Chained Lady
Northern hemisphere
All year round

Antlia

Latin name
Air Pump
Southern hemisphere
December - July

Apus

Latin name
Bird-of-Paradise
Southern hemisphere
All year round

Aquarius

Latin name
Water-Bearer
Both Hemispheres
August - November

Aquila

Latin name
The Eagle
Both Hemispheres
May - September

Ara

Latin name
The Altar
Southern hemisphere
May - August

Aries

Latin name
Ram
Northern hemisphere
October - February

Auriga

Latin name
The Charioteer
Northern hemisphere
November - January

Boötes

Latin name
The Herdsman
Northern hemisphere
November - September

Caelum

Latin name
Chisel, Engraving Tool
Southern hemisphere
December - February

Camelopardalis

Latin name
Giraffe
Northern hemisphere
All year round

Cancer

Latin name
Crab
Northern hemisphere
January - May

Canes Venatici

Latin name
Hunting Dogs
Northern hemisphere
April - July

Canis Major

Latin name
Greater Dog
Southern hemisphere
November - April

Canis Minor

Latin name
Lesser Dog, Little Dog
Northern hemisphere
January - March

Capricornus

Latin name
Goat-Fish, Goat-Horned
Southern hemisphere
June - November

Carina

Latin name
Keel of the Ship
Southern hemisphere
January - March

Cassiopeia

Latin name
Seated Queen
Northern hemisphere
All year round

Centaurus

Latin name
Centaur
Southern hemisphere
February - May

Cepheus

Latin name
King Cepheus
Northern hemisphere
All year round

Cetus

Latin name
Sea Monster, Whale
Both Hemispheres
September - January

Chamaeleontis

Latin name
The Chamaeleon
Southern hemisphere
June - August

Circinus

Latin name
Compass
Southern hemisphere
March - July

Columba

Latin name
Dove
Southern hemisphere
December - February

Coma Berenices

Latin name
Berenice's Hair
Northern hemisphere
March - May

Corona Australis

Latin name
Southern Crown
Southern hemisphere
May - August

Corona Borealis

Latin name
Northern Crown
Northern hemisphere
March - July

Corvus

Latin name
Crow, Raven
Southern hemisphere
January - May

Crater

Latin name
The Cup
Southern hemisphere
November - May

Crux

Latin name
Southern Cross
Southern hemisphere
All year round

Cygnus

Latin name
Swan
Northern hemisphere
June - October

Delphinus

Latin name
Dolphin
Northern hemisphere
March - January

Dorado

Latin name
Doradus, Swordfish
Southern hemisphere
November - January

Draco

Latin name
Dragon
Northern hemisphere
All year round

Equuleus

Latin name
Pony, Little Horse
Northern hemisphere
September - November

Eridanus

Both Hemispheres
October - February

Fornax

Latin name
Chemical Furnace, The Brazier
Southern hemisphere
September - January

Gemini

Latin name
Twins, Castor and Pollux
Northern hemisphere
October - April

Grus

Latin name
Crane
Southern hemisphere
September - November

Hercules

Northern hemisphere
March - September

Horologium

Latin name
Pendulum Clock
Southern hemisphere
October - December

Hydra

Latin name
Sea Serpent, Water Snake
Both Hemispheres
January - May

Hydrus

Latin name
Water Snake
Southern hemisphere
All year round

Indus

Latin name
Indianer
Southern hemisphere
July - September

Lacerta

Latin name
Lizard
Northern hemisphere
September - November

Leo

Latin name
Lion
Both Hemispheres
October - May

Leo Minor

Latin name
Lesser Lion, Little Lion
Northern hemisphere
All year round

Lepus

Latin name
Hare
Southern hemisphere
December - January

Libra

Latin name
Balance
Southern hemisphere
January - August

Lupus

Latin name
Wolf
Southern hemisphere
April - September

Lynx

Northern hemisphere
All year round

Lyra

Latin name
Lyre, Harp
Northern hemisphere
June - October

Mensa

Latin name
Table Mountain
Southern hemisphere
All year round

Microscopium

Latin name
Microscope
Southern hemisphere
July - September

Monoceros

Latin name
Unicorn
Both Hemispheres
October - April

Musca

Latin name
Fly
Southern hemisphere
February - April

Norma

Latin name
Carpenter’s Square, Level
Southern hemisphere
April - July

Octans

Latin name
Octant
Southern hemisphere
All year round

Ophiuchus

Latin name
Serpent Bearer
Both Hemispheres
May - October

Orion

Latin name
Hunter
Both Hemispheres
November - March

Pavo

Latin name
Peacock
Southern hemisphere
June - September

Pegasus

Latin name
Winged Horse
Northern hemisphere
August - May

Perseus

Northern hemisphere
All year round

Phoenix

Southern hemisphere
September - November

Pictor

Latin name
Painter, Easel
Southern hemisphere
November - February

Pisces

Latin name
Fishes
Both Hemispheres
September - November

Piscis Austrinus

Latin name
Southern Fisch
Southern hemisphere
July - September

Puppis

Latin name
The Poop Deck, The Stern
Southern hemisphere
January - May

Pyxis

Latin name
Compass
Southern hemisphere
January - March

Reticulum

Latin name
Net, Reticle
Southern hemisphere
October - January

Sagitta

Latin name
Arrow
Northern hemisphere
June - September

Sagittarius

Latin name
Archer
Southern hemisphere
June - August

Scorpius

Latin name
Scorpion
Southern hemisphere
January - September

Sculptor

Southern hemisphere
August - December

Scutum

Latin name
Shield
Southern hemisphere
June - August

Serpens

Latin name
Snake
Both Hemispheres
June - August

Sextans

Latin name
Sextant
Both Hemispheres
January - May

Taurus

Latin name
Bull
Both Hemispheres
October - January

Telescopium

Latin name
Telescope
Southern hemisphere
June - August

Triangulum

Latin name
Triangle
Northern hemisphere
October - March

Triangulum Australe

Latin name
Southern Triangle
Southern hemisphere
April - July

Tucana

Latin name
Toucan
Southern hemisphere
August - November

Ursa Major

Latin name
Great Bear, Big Dipper
Northern hemisphere
All year round

Ursa Minor

Latin name
Little Bear, Little Dipper
Northern hemisphere
All year round

Vela

Latin name
Sails of the Ship
Southern hemisphere
January - March

Virgo

Latin name
Maiden
Both Hemispheres
March - May

Volans

Latin name
Flying Fish
Southern hemisphere
December - February

Vulpecula

Latin name
Little Fox
Northern hemisphere
July - September
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