Sagitta constellation

Sagitta is one of the 88 constellations, and it represents the arrow. It is highest in the sky at midnight around 20 July, and its whole figure rises above the horizon from 90°N to 70°S.

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Sagitta at a glance

Represents
the arrow
Highest at midnight
20 July
Highest at 9 pm
3 September
Seen whole from
90°N to 70°S
Stars in the figure
5 stars
Origin
Ptolemy's list, 2nd century

When to see Sagitta

Sagitta is highest in the sky at midnight around 20 July and at 9 pm around 3 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 Sagitta is highest each month
DateHighest at
15 January12:10 PM
15 February10:10 AM
15 March8:20 AM
15 April6:20 AM
15 May4:20 AM
15 June2:20 AM
15 July12:20 AM
15 August10:10 PM
15 September8:10 PM
15 October6:10 PM
15 November4:10 PM
15 December2:10 PM

Where to look for Sagitta

From the northern hemisphere

From 40°N, Sagitta rises in the east and sets in the west. It is highest around midnight on 20 July, 69° above the southern horizon.

From the southern hemisphere

From 35°S, Sagitta rises in the east and sets in the west. It is highest around midnight on 20 July, 36° above the northern horizon.

Brightest stars in Sagitta

None of the stars of Sagitta 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.

Sagitta in myth and history

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

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