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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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Summer Constellations: Explore the Star Patterns of the Season

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Celectial bearing and elevation at 19:54
As the Earth orbits the Sun, different constellations come into view depending on the season and your location on the planet. For observers in the Northern Hemisphere, winter may bring the bright stars of Orion and Taurus, while those in the Southern Hemisphere might see different celestial patterns, like the Southern Cross, dominating their night skies. The constellations you can see also shift as the year progresses—spring, summer, and autumn each bring their own set of star patterns, visible from one hemisphere or another. Use our seasonal guides to discover what’s visible from your location, and learn about the key stars and constellations that light up the sky during each season.

Corona Borealis

Constellation

Corona Borealis
↗ 19:54 ↘ 06:15 ↑ 58°
☼ - ✣ 22.3°
Corona Borealis, the northern crown, is a small, semicircular constellation in the northern sky, representing the crown of Ariadne.
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Norma

Constellation

Norma
↗ 19:54 ↘ 06:15 ↑ 38°
☼ - ✣ 24.3°
Norma, the square, is a small, faint constellation in the southern hemisphere representing a carpenter's square.
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Libra

Constellation

Libra
↗ 19:54 ↘ 06:15 ↑ 67°
☼ - ✣ 35.8°
Libra, the scales, is a zodiac constellation symbolizing balance and fairness, located near the constellations Virgo and Scorpius.
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Serpens

Constellation

Serpens
↗ 19:54 ↘ 06:15 ↑ 77°
☼ - ✣ 36.5°
Serpens, the serpent, is a constellation split into two parts, Serpens Caput (the head) and Serpens Cauda (the tail), representing a serpent held by the healer Ophiuchus.
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Serpens2

Constellation

Serpens2
↗ 19:54 ↘ 06:15 ↑ 87°
☼ - ✣ 37.5°
Serpens Cauda, the tail of the serpent, is the part of the Serpens constellation representing the tail of the serpent, located near the constellation Ophiuchus.
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Lupus

Constellation

Lupus
↗ 19:54 ↘ 06:15 ↑ 42°
☼ - ✣ 38.1°
Lupus, the wolf, is a southern constellation located near Scorpius and Centaurus, representing a wolf in ancient mythology.
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Scorpius

Constellation

Scorpius
↗ 19:54 ↘ 06:15 ↑ 63°
☼ - ✣ 50.3°
Scorpius, the scorpion, is a prominent constellation of the zodiac, home to the red supergiant star Antares and known for its scorpion shape.
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Ophiuchus

Constellation

Ophiuchus
↗ 19:54 ↘ 06:15 ↑ 85°
☼ - ✣ 53.1°
Ophiuchus, the serpent-bearer, is a large constellation in the southern sky, representing a man holding a serpent, often associated with healing.
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Hercules

Constellation

Hercules
↗ 19:54 ↘ 06:15 ↑ 64°
☼ - ✣ 61.7°
Hercules, named after the Greek hero, is a northern constellation containing the Hercules Cluster, a globular star cluster visible with binoculars.
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Bootes

Constellation

Bootes
↗ 19:54 ↘ 06:15 ↑ 48°
☼ - ✣ 63.4°
Boötes, the herdsman, is a northern constellation famous for its bright star Arcturus, the fourth brightest star in the night sky.
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Acknowledgements

We gratefully acknowledge the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for defining and standardizing the official constellation boundaries, which provide a consistent framework for celestial mapping.

Special thanks to Sky & Telescope Magazine and contributors Roger Sinnott and Rick Fienberg for their collaboration in producing the charts and tables. The constellation patterns, drawn by Alan MacRobert, were influenced by the work of H. A. Rey and thoughtfully adjusted to align with earlier traditions.