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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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Autumn Constellations: Explore the Star Patterns of the Season

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Celectial bearing and elevation at 04:39
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.

Canis Minor

Constellation

Canis Minor
↗ 04:39 ↘ 11:07 ↑ 59°
☼ - ✣ 22.1°
Canis Minor, the lesser dog, is a small constellation in the northern sky, containing the bright star Procyon, part of the Winter Triangle asterism.
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Gemini

Constellation

Gemini
↗ 04:39 ↘ 11:27 ↑ 74°
☼ - ✣ 35.5°
Gemini, the twins, is a zodiac constellation representing the mythological twins Castor and Pollux. It is known for its bright stars, Castor and Pollux, and its prominent place in the winter sky.
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Auriga

Constellation

Auriga
↗ 04:39 ↘ 11:47 ↑ 73°
☼ - ✣ 41.8°
Auriga, the charioteer, is a constellation in the northern sky with the bright star Capella, one of the brightest stars visible from Earth.
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Cancer

Constellation

Cancer
↗ 04:39 ↘ 12:23 ↑ 67°
☼ - ✣ 42.5°
Cancer, the crab, is a small constellation in the zodiac, known for its dim stars and the open cluster Praesepe, or the Beehive Cluster.
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Lynx

Constellation

Lynx
↗ 04:39 ↘ 14:54 ↑ 78°
☼ - ✣ 43.2°
Lynx, the lynx, is a faint northern constellation. Its name refers to the animal known for its sharp sight, symbolizing the challenge of finding its dim stars.
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Orion

Constellation

Orion
↗ 04:39 ↘ 09:20 ↑ 55°
☼ - ✣ 43.6°
Orion, the hunter, is a famous constellation with distinctive stars, including Betelgeuse and Rigel, and the Orion Nebula.
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Monoceros

Constellation

Monoceros
↗ 04:39 ↘ 10:05 ↑ 53°
☼ - ✣ 46.6°
Monoceros, the unicorn, is a faint constellation located near Orion, known for containing several star clusters and nebulae.
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Camelopardalis

Constellation

Camelopardalis
↗ - ↘ - ↑ 51°
☼ - ✣ 52.8°
Camelopardalis, the giraffe, is a large but faint constellation in the northern sky, representing a giraffe or a camel.
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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.