Equuleus constellation

Equuleus is one of the 88 constellations, and it represents the little horse. It is highest in the sky at midnight around 11 August, and its whole figure rises above the horizon from 90°N to 80°S.

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Equuleus at a glance

Represents
the little horse
Highest at midnight
11 August
Highest at 9 pm
25 September
Seen whole from
90°N to 80°S
Stars in the figure
4 stars
Origin
Ptolemy's list, 2nd century

When to see Equuleus

Equuleus is highest in the sky at midnight around 11 August and at 9 pm around 25 September. Each month it is highest about two hours earlier than the month before.

The times are local solar time. Clocks on summer time or daylight saving time read about one hour later.

When Equuleus is highest each month
DateHighest at
15 January1:40 PM
15 February11:40 AM
15 March9:50 AM
15 April7:40 AM
15 May5:50 AM
15 June3:40 AM
15 July1:50 AM
15 August11:40 PM
15 September9:40 PM
15 October7:40 PM
15 November5:40 PM
15 December3:40 PM

Where to look for Equuleus

From the northern hemisphere

From 40°N, Equuleus rises in the east and sets in the west. It is highest around midnight on 11 August, 58° above the southern horizon.

From the southern hemisphere

From 35°S, Equuleus rises in the east and sets in the west. It is highest around midnight on 11 August, 47° above the northern horizon.

Brightest stars in Equuleus

None of the stars of Equuleus is brighter than magnitude 2.3, so it is best seen from a dark place away from city lights. Its brightest stick-figure stars are about magnitude 3.

Equuleus in myth and history

Equuleus is one of the 48 constellations that the astronomer Ptolemy listed in the 2nd century.

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