Constellation · Corvus · Crv
Corvus constellation: how to find it, when to see it and what is in it
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In short
Corvus (Crv) is a equatorial constellation covering 184 square degrees, number 70 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Gienah, a blue-white giant, magnitude 2.6. It is best seen in the evening in May. Over London it stays low — you need an open southern horizon. Its neighbours in the sky: Crater, Hydra, Virgo.
Area: 184 square degrees, 70 of 88 · Neighbours: Crater, Hydra, Virgo · Updated 10 October 2026
How to find Corvus
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When to look
The best time is in May in the evening: in the south, around 22:24.
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Use the neighbours
Find it from the neighbouring constellations: Crater, Hydra, Virgo.
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Brightest stars
The brightest stars of the figure: Gienah (2.6ᵐ), Kraz (2.7ᵐ), Algorab (3.0ᵐ).
When it is visible over London
| Month | Where and when | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| January — may | in the south, around 04:41 | low, needs an open horizon |
| June — november | — | not visible, behind the Sun |
| December | in the south, around 06:29 | low, needs an open horizon |
Stars of the constellation
| Star | What it is | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Gienah · γ Crv | blue-white giant | 2.6ᵐ |
| Kraz · β Crv | yellow bright giant | 2.7ᵐ |
| Algorab · δ Crv | blue-white main-sequence star | 3.0ᵐ |
| ε Crv | orange giant | 3.0ᵐ |
| Alchiba · α Crv | yellow-white giant | 4.0ᵐ |
| η Crv | yellow-white giant | 4.3ᵐ |
Corvus FAQ
When is the best time to see Corvus?
Corvus is best seen in the evening in May. Over London it stays low — you need an open southern horizon.
Where is Corvus in the sky?
Corvus is a equatorial constellation. Its neighbours: Crater, Hydra, Virgo.
What is the brightest star in Corvus?
Gienah — a blue-white giant, magnitude 2.6.
Neighbouring and other constellations
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Constellation lines: Stellarium, CC BY-SA · star names: IAU WGSN, CC BY 4.0