Constellations in the Sky Tonight: Find Out What's Visible in the Sky
Sky Map
Celectial bearing and elevation at 00:08
What constellations can you see in the night sky tonight? Discover which star patterns are visible, along with their brightest stars and positions, to enhance your stargazing experience.
Aquila
Constellation
Aquila, the eagle, is a constellation in the northern sky, known for its bright star Altair, part of the Summer Triangle asterism.
Bootes
Constellation
Boötes, the herdsman, is a northern constellation famous for its bright star Arcturus, the fourth brightest star in the night sky.
Camelopardalis
Constellation
Camelopardalis, the giraffe, is a large but faint constellation in the northern sky, representing a giraffe or a camel.
Canes Venatici
Constellation
Canes Venatici, the hunting dogs, is a northern constellation known for its two bright stars, Cor Caroli and Chara, which represent the dogs of the hunter Bootes.
Cepheus
Constellation
Cepheus, the king, is a northern constellation named after the mythological king Cepheus of Ethiopia. It contains the star Alderamin, part of the northern sky's circumpolar stars.
Coma Berenices
Constellation
Coma Berenices, Berenice's Hair, is a faint constellation representing the hair of Queen Berenice II of Egypt, famous for its star cluster.
Corona Borealis
Constellation
Corona Borealis, the northern crown, is a small, semicircular constellation in the northern sky, representing the crown of Ariadne.
Corvus
Constellation
Corvus, the crow, is a small constellation representing a crow or raven, located near Virgo and Crater.
Crater
Constellation
Crater, the cup, is a small constellation in the southern sky, representing a cup in Greek mythology, often associated with the god Apollo.
Cygnus
Constellation
Cygnus, the swan, is a northern constellation with the star Deneb, forming part of the Summer Triangle asterism.
Delphinus
Constellation
Delta, the triangle, is a small constellation in the northern sky. It is named after the Greek letter Delta, resembling a triangular shape.
Draco
Constellation
Draco, the dragon, is a northern constellation that winds around the Little Dipper, with its head near Hercules and its tail near Ursa Minor.
Equuleus
Constellation
Equuleus, the little horse, is a small and faint constellation in the northern sky, representing a foal or small horse.
Hercules
Constellation
Hercules, named after the Greek hero, is a northern constellation containing the Hercules Cluster, a globular star cluster visible with binoculars.
Lacerta
Constellation
Lacerta, the lizard, is a faint northern constellation that represents a lizard and is located between Cygnus and Andromeda.
Leo
Constellation
Leo, the lion, is a zodiac constellation best known for its bright star Regulus and its distinctive backward question mark or sickle shape.
Leo Minor
Constellation
Lupus, the wolf, is a southern constellation representing a wolf. It contains several bright stars, including Alpha Lupus, and is located near Centaurus.
Libra
Constellation
Libra, the scales, is a zodiac constellation symbolizing balance and fairness, located near the constellations Virgo and Scorpius.
Lynx
Constellation
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.
Lyra
Constellation
Lyra, the lyre, is a small but prominent constellation featuring the bright star Vega, one of the brightest stars in the night sky.
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.