Aries
Where is Aries?
Look south, about 60° up at 02:41.
- Rises
- 18:38
- Highest
- 02:41
- Sets
- 10:45
- Best after dark
- 02:41 · 60°
How to find Aries
Nearby constellations include Triangulum and Taurus.
Its center is at right ascension 2h 39m, declination +22°. Use the chart above: north is up and east is to the left, as when you face south from the Northern Hemisphere.
Best time to see Aries
Aries is highest in the evening sky, around 10 pm, in November. A month or two either side it is still well placed, earlier or later in the night. All of it rises above the horizon from latitudes of about 90° N to 55° S.
From London tonight, Aries is above the horizon all night. It’s highest after dark at 02:41, in the south at 60°.
This is position and timing only: clouds, haze and light pollution aren’t included.
Seeing Aries
Eyes
Its brightest star, undefined, is easy to see. Tracing the whole pattern is easier away from bright lights.
Binoculars
Binoculars show many more stars than your eye, and bring out star clusters and brighter nebulae inside it.
Telescope
The constellation is far too large for a telescope’s view. Use one for the clusters, nebulae and galaxies inside it.
About
Aries (genitive Arietis, abbreviated Ari) is one of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union, which together cover the whole sky.
SkyMate’s web catalog includes 3 named stars in Aries.
Brightest stars and objects in Aries
Questions
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Sources: IAU; Wikidata (CC0); SkyMate. Positions computed for your place and time with astronomy-engine. Data & Licences