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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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Constellations in the Sky Tonight: Find Out What's Visible in the Sky

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Celectial bearing and elevation at 22:00
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.

Andromeda

Constellation

Andromeda
↗ 00:54 ↘ 18:52 ↑ 35°
☼ - ✣ 46.9°
Andromeda, named after the mythical princess, is a constellation in the northern sky known for containing the Andromeda Galaxy, the nearest large galaxy to the Milky Way.
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Aquarius

Constellation

Aquarius
↗ 01:28 ↘ 12:53 ↑ 36°
☼ - ✣ 70.2°
Aquarius, the water bearer, is one of the oldest recognized constellations, symbolizing a man pouring water and part of the zodiac.
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Aquila

Constellation

Aquila
↗ 22:30 ↘ 11:00 ↑ 55°
☼ - ✣ 43.5°
Aquila, the eagle, is a constellation in the northern sky, known for its bright star Altair, part of the Summer Triangle asterism.
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Bootes

Constellation

Bootes
↗ 22:00 ↘ 08:22 ↑ 85°
☼ - ✣ 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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Camelopardalis

Constellation

Camelopardalis
↗ - ↘ - ↑ 35°
☼ - ✣ 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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Canes Venatici

Constellation

Canes Venatici
↗ 22:00 ↘ 07:03 ↑ 88°
☼ - ✣ 34.7°
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.
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Capricornus

Constellation

Capricornus
↗ 01:12 ↘ 11:13 ↑ 31°
☼ - ✣ 34.2°
Capricornus, the sea-goat, is a zodiac constellation that is one of the oldest documented constellations, representing a creature that is part goat and part fish.
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Cassiopeia

Constellation

Cassiopeia
↗ - ↘ - ↑ 40°
☼ - ✣ 46.8°
Cassiopeia, representing a mythical queen, is a W-shaped constellation prominent in the northern sky and easy to recognize due to its unique shape.
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Cepheus

Constellation

Cepheus
↗ - ↘ - ↑ 53°
☼ - ✣ 45.7°
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.
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Coma Berenices

Constellation

Coma Berenices
↗ 22:00 ↘ 05:24 ↑ 74°
☼ - ✣ 32.7°
Coma Berenices, Berenice's Hair, is a faint constellation representing the hair of Queen Berenice II of Egypt, famous for its star cluster.
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Corona Borealis

Constellation

Corona Borealis
↗ 22:00 ↘ 09:05 ↑ 81°
☼ - ✣ 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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Corvus

Constellation

Corvus
↗ 22:00 ↘ 04:57 ↑ 31°
☼ - ✣ 23.5°
Corvus, the crow, is a small constellation representing a crow or raven, located near Virgo and Crater.
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Crater

Constellation

Crater
↗ 22:00 ↘ 04:57 ↑ 32°
☼ - ✣ 29.1°
Crater, the cup, is a small constellation in the southern sky, representing a cup in Greek mythology, often associated with the god Apollo.
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Cygnus

Constellation

Cygnus
↗ 22:00 ↘ 15:26 ↑ 81°
☼ - ✣ 46.9°
Cygnus, the swan, is a northern constellation with the star Deneb, forming part of the Summer Triangle asterism.
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Delphinus

Constellation

Delphinus
↗ 23:18 ↘ 12:32 ↑ 58°
☼ - ✣ 22.3°
Delta, the triangle, is a small constellation in the northern sky. It is named after the Greek letter Delta, resembling a triangular shape.
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Draco

Constellation

Draco
↗ - ↘ - ↑ 57°
☼ - ✣ 61.6°
Draco, the dragon, is a northern constellation that winds around the Little Dipper, with its head near Hercules and its tail near Ursa Minor.
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Equuleus

Constellation

Equuleus
↗ 23:55 ↘ 12:49 ↑ 53°
☼ - ✣ 15°
Equuleus, the little horse, is a small and faint constellation in the northern sky, representing a foal or small horse.
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Hercules

Constellation

Hercules
↗ 22:00 ↘ 10:08 ↑ 76°
☼ - ✣ 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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Lacerta

Constellation

Lacerta
↗ 22:00 ↘ 17:25 ↑ 61°
☼ - ✣ 25.8°
Lacerta, the lizard, is a faint northern constellation that represents a lizard and is located between Cygnus and Andromeda.
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Leo

Constellation

Leo
↗ 22:00 ↘ 04:57 ↑ 55°
☼ - ✣ 53.9°
Leo, the lion, is a zodiac constellation best known for its bright star Regulus and its distinctive backward question mark or sickle shape.
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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.