Sagittarius
Where is Sagittarius?
Look south, about 10° up at 20:20. It sinks lower through the evening and sets at 22:33.
- Rises
- 15:39
- Highest
- 19:06
- Sets
- 22:33
- Best after dark
- 20:20 · 10°
How to find Sagittarius
Nearby constellations include Corona Australis, Scutum, Telescopium and Scorpius.
Its center is at right ascension 19h 02m, declination −27°. 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 Sagittarius
Sagittarius is highest in the evening sky, around 10 pm, in August. 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 40° N to 90° S.
From London tonight, Sagittarius is above the horizon after dark. It’s highest soon after dark, around 20:20, in the south at 10°.
This is position and timing only: clouds, haze and light pollution aren’t included.
Seeing Sagittarius
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
Sagittarius (genitive Sagittarii, abbreviated Sgr) is one of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union, which together cover the whole sky.
SkyMate’s web catalog includes 6 named stars and 15 deep-sky objects in Sagittarius.
Brightest stars and objects in Sagittarius
Questions
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Sources: IAU; Wikidata (CC0); SkyMate. Positions computed for your place and time with astronomy-engine. Data & Licences