Corona Australis constellation: how to find it, when to see it and what is in it
In short
Corona Australis (CrA) is a southern constellation covering 128 square degrees, number 80 of 88 by size. It has no bright stars — the brightest is magnitude 4.1, so you need a dark sky. It is best seen in the evening in August. Over London it stays low — you need an open southern horizon. Its neighbours in the sky: Ara, Scorpius, Sagittarius, Telescopium.
Area: 128 square degrees, 80 of 88 · Neighbours: Ara, Scorpius, Sagittarius, Telescopium · Updated 10 October 2026
How to find Corona Australis
- 1
When to look
The best time is in August in the evening: —.
- 2
Use the neighbours
Find it from the neighbouring constellations: Ara, Scorpius, Sagittarius, Telescopium.
- 3
Brightest stars
The brightest stars of the figure: Meridiana (4.1ᵐ), Alqubba (4.1ᵐ), Qedty (4.6ᵐ).
When it is visible over London
| Month | Where and when | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| January — december | — | not visible, behind the Sun |
Stars of the constellation
| Star | What it is | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Meridiana · α CrA | white main-sequence star | 4.1ᵐ |
| Alqubba · β CrA | orange bright giant | 4.1ᵐ |
| Qedty · δ CrA | orange giant | 4.6ᵐ |
| ζ CrA | blue-white main-sequence star | 4.8ᵐ |
| ε CrA | yellow-white main-sequence star | 4.9ᵐ |
| γ CrA | yellow-white main-sequence star | 4.9ᵐ |
| λ CrA | white main-sequence star | 5.1ᵐ |
| HR 6942 | white main-sequence star | 5.2ᵐ |
Corona Australis FAQ
When is the best time to see Corona Australis?
Where is Corona Australis in the sky?
What is the brightest star in Corona Australis?
Neighbouring and other constellations
Related
Constellation lines: Stellarium, CC BY-SA · star names: IAU WGSN, CC BY 4.0