Constellations of the Month: August – Lyra: We start August with the first constellation of the month, Lyra, “The Harp/Lyre.” Lyra, “The Harp/Lyre” – The Lyra constellation is located in the northern hemisphere, and symbolizes "the harp or lyre." Lyra symbolizes the lyre, a stringed musical instrument that was utilized in ancient and later periods.…Read more Constellations of the Month: August – Lyra
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Recap: Constellations of the Month of July
Recap: Constellations of the Month of July: Here is a recap of all the constellations posts from the month of July, of the featured 9 pm sighting in your area for the month of July. Draco, “The Dragon”: https://versatileer.com/2025/07/07/constellations-of-the-month-july-draco/ Corona Borealis, “The Northern Crown”: https://versatileer.com/2025/07/10/constellations-of-the-month-july-corona-borealis/ Hercules, “Hercules”: https://versatileer.com/2025/07/12/constellations-of-the-month-july-hercules/ Serpens, “The Serpent”: https://versatileer.com/2025/07/15/constellations-of-the-month-july-serpens/ Ophiuchus, “The Serpent…Read more Recap: Constellations of the Month of July
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Constellations of the Month: July – Triangulum Australe
Constellations of the Month: July – Triangulum Australe: We continue July with the last constellation of the month, Triangulum Australe, “The Southern Triangle.” Triangulum Australe, “The Southern Triangle” – The constellation of Triangulum Australe is located in the southern hemisphere, and its symbolism translates to "the southern triangle" in Latin. The constellation has three most…Read more Constellations of the Month: July – Triangulum Australe
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Constellations of the Month: July – Ara
Constellations of the Month: July – Ara: We continue July with the next constellation of the month, Ara, “The Altar.” Ara, “The Altar” – The constellation of Ara is located in the southern hemisphere, and its symbolism translates to "the altar" in Latin. The constellation symbolizes the altar utilized by Zeus and other Greek deities…Read more Constellations of the Month: July – Ara
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Constellations of the Month: July – Norma
Constellations of the Month: July – Norma: We continue July with the next constellation of the month, Norma, “Normal.” Norma, “Normal” – The constellation of Norma is located in the southern hemisphere, and symbolizes "normal." Norma is nestled between the constellations Scorpius and Centaurus. The term "Norma" ("normal" in Latin) refers to a right angle,…Read more Constellations of the Month: July – Norma
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Constellations of the Month: July – Scorpius
Constellations of the Month: July – Scorpius: We continue July with the next constellation of the month, Scorpius, “The Scorpion.” Scorpius, “The Scorpion” – The constellation of Scorpius (not "Scorpio") is located in the southern hemisphere, and symbolizes "the scorpion." The constellation is linked to the tale of Orion in Greek mythology. Scorpius is classified as…Read more Constellations of the Month: July – Scorpius
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Constellations of the Month: July – Ophiuchus
Constellations of the Month: July – Ophiuchus: We continue July with the next constellation of the month, Ophiuchus, “The Serpent Bearer.” Ophiuchus, “The Serpent Bearer” – Ophiuchus is and equatorial constellation located in both the northern and southern hemisphere, and symbolizes "the serpent bearer." The constellation is linked to the figure of Asclepius, the renowned healer…Read more Constellations of the Month: July – Ophiuchus
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Constellations of the Month: July – Serpens
Constellations of the Month: July – Serpens: We continue July with the next constellation of the month, Serpens, “The Serpent.” Serpens, “The Serpent” – The Serpens constellation is located in the northern and southern hemispheres because of its long shape, and symbolizes "the serpent." Serpens was catalogued by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd…Read more Constellations of the Month: July – Serpens
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Constellations of the Month: July – Hercules
Constellations of the Month: July – Hercules: We continue July with the next constellation of the month, Hercules, “Hercules.” Hercules, “Hercules” – The Hercules constellation is located in the northern hemisphere, and symbolizes "Hercules" (no other meaning). Hercules is derived from its name from Hercules, the Roman equivalent of the Greek hero Heracles. Heracles, in…Read more Constellations of the Month: July – Hercules
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Constellations of the Month: July – Corona Borealis
Constellations of the Month: July – Corona Borealis: We continue July with the next constellation of the month, Corona Borealis, “The Northern Crown.” Corona Borealis, “The Northern Crown” – The Corona Borealis constellation is located in the northern hemisphere, and symbolizes "the northern crown." Corona Borealis is a small yet distinct constellation located in the…Read more Constellations of the Month: July – Corona Borealis
