Pegasus
Where is Pegasus?
Look south, about 59° up at 22:45.
- Rises
- 14:48
- Highest
- 22:42
- Sets
- 06:37
- Best after dark
- 22:45 · 59°
How to find Pegasus
Nearby constellations include Lacerta, Pisces, Aquarius and Andromeda.
Its center is at right ascension 22h 39m, declination +20°. 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 Pegasus
Pegasus is highest in the evening sky, around 10 pm, in September. 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 87° N to 47° S.
From London tonight, Pegasus is above the horizon all night. It’s highest after dark at 22:45, in the south at 59°.
This is position and timing only: clouds, haze and light pollution aren’t included.
Seeing Pegasus
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
Pegasus (genitive Pegasi, abbreviated Peg) is one of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union, which together cover the whole sky.
SkyMate’s web catalog includes 4 named stars and 1 deep-sky object in Pegasus.
Brightest stars and objects in Pegasus
Questions
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Sources: IAU; Wikidata (CC0); SkyMate. Positions computed for your place and time with astronomy-engine. Data & Licences