Scutum Constellation
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Scutum, the shield, is a small northern constellation representing a shield, associated with the Polish king John III Sobieski's victory over the Ottoman Empire.
Scutum Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Scutum Rise | 17:19 | |
| Sunset | 18:30 | 13° |
| Civil sunset | 19:02 | 19° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:40 | 25° |
Moon Rise, 58.8% illuminated  | 22:14 | 42° |
| Scutum Transit | 22:47 | 42° |
| Astrosession end | 02:45 | 17° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:23 | 10° |
| Sunrise | 03:55 | 4° |
| Scutum Set | 04:14 | |
| Moon Set | 11:28 | -61° |
Track Scutum Position Throughout the Night
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Nebulae in the constellation Scutum
M26
Open Cluster
A sparse open star cluster containing about 20 stars, located approximately 5,000 light-years away in the constellation Scutum.
Amas de l'Ecu de Sobieski (M11)
Open Cluster
The Wild Duck Cluster, an open star cluster containing over 2900 stars, located in the constellation Scutum.
Annual motion of Scutum
| Date | Tue, 7 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:18 |
| Twighlight end | 01:56 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 38m |
| Rise | 17:19 |
| Set | 04:14 |
| Elevation at transit | 42° |
| Transit time | 22:47 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 40m 39s", Dec: -10° 12' 26s |
| Magnitude | - |
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The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Scutum, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Scutum is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Scutum is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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.