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The Aquila constellation

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

Where and when

Also known asthe Eagle
Best monthApril
Right ascension19.4h
Declination+8°
Line segments1

Finding it

Aquila, known in English as the Eagle, is centred near right ascension 19.4 hours, declination +8°. 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 April, 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

StarDesignationMagnitude
Altairα Aql0.77

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