Corona Borealis
Where is Corona Borealis?
Look west, about 39° up at 20:20. It sinks lower through the evening and sets at 01:30.
- Rises
- 06:15
- Highest
- 15:55
- Sets
- 01:30
- Best after dark
- 20:20 · 39°
How to find Corona Borealis
Start with Blaze Star, Corona Borealis’s brightest star (mag 2.0). Nearby constellations include Boötes, Hercules and Serpens.
Its center is at right ascension 15h 51m, declination +32°. 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 Corona Borealis
Corona Borealis is highest in the evening sky, around 10 pm, in June. 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 50° S.
From London tonight, Corona Borealis is above the horizon after dark. It’s highest soon after dark, around 20:20, in the west at 39°.
This is position and timing only: clouds, haze and light pollution aren’t included.
Seeing Corona Borealis
Eyes
Its brightest star, Blaze Star, 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
Corona Borealis (genitive Coronae Borealis, abbreviated CrB) is one of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union, which together cover the whole sky. Its brightest star is Blaze Star, magnitude 2.0.
SkyMate’s web catalog includes 2 named stars in Corona Borealis.
Brightest stars and objects in Corona Borealis
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Sources: IAU; Wikidata (CC0); SkyMate. Positions computed for your place and time with astronomy-engine. Data & Licences