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The Aquarius constellation

Best placed in June. It straddles the celestial equator, so it is visible from essentially anywhere on Earth at the right time of year.

Where and when

Best monthJune
Right ascension22.5h
Declination-5°
Line segments5

Finding it

Aquarius is centred near right ascension 22.5 hours, declination -5°. It straddles the celestial equator, so it is visible from essentially anywhere on Earth at the right time of year.

It reaches its highest point in the sky around local midnight in June, which is when it is easiest to pick out. Earlier in the year it rises before dawn; later, it is already setting in the evening.

Bright stars in this part of the sky

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Enif2.39HR 8308

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