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Scutum the Shield is named for a Polish king
Scutum has only has 4 stars that make up the constellation outline, but it's noticeable in a dark sky because a rich region of the Milky Way is behind it.
July 30, 2021
Scorpius? Here’s your constellation
The southern-most constellation of the zodiac is Scorpius the Scorpion. It's easy to spot on July evenings from most parts of the world.
July 19, 2021
Summer Triangle and 3 small constellations
You need a dark country sky to see these 3 small constellations: Vulpecula the Fox, Delphinus the Dolphin and Sagitta the Arrow.
July 9, 2021
Virgo? Here’s your constellation
Learn about the constellation Virgo the Maiden, now fully up in the evening sky. Skylore, science and more.
May 27, 2021
Leo? Here’s your constellation
From April through June, Leo the Lion -- one of the zodiacal constellations -- is a prominent fixture in the evening sky. It’s quite easy to spot.
April 13, 2021
Cancer? Here’s your constellation
Here's how to find the constellation Cancer the Crab in your sky. Plus Cancer's place in sky history, lore and science.
March 29, 2021
Here’s constellation Gemini
The constellation Gemini, with its 2 brightest stars, Castor and Pollux, shines prominently in winter and spring night skies of the Northern Hemisphere.
February 21, 2021
The ocean in the autumn sky
In Northern Hemisphere autumn (Southern Hemisphere spring), you can see a group of constellations that represented an "ocean" to the early stargazers.
October 23, 2020
Aquarius? Here’s your constellation
Aquarius lies in a “watery” part of the sky, near Pisces the Fish, Cetus the Whale, Eridanus the River, and Piscis Austrinus the Southern Fish.
October 21, 2020
Born under the sign of Ophiuchus?
Born between November 29 and December 18? If so, the sun passes in front of Ophiuchus on your birthday.
August 20, 2020
