Constellation · Lupus · Lup
Lupus constellation: how to find it, when to see it and what is in it
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In short
Lupus (Lup) is a southern constellation covering 334 square degrees, number 46 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Uridim, a blue-white giant, magnitude 2.3. It is best seen in the evening in June. Over London it stays low — you need an open southern horizon. Its neighbours in the sky: Centaurus, Circinus, Libra, Norma, Scorpius.
Area: 334 square degrees, 46 of 88 · Neighbours: Centaurus, Circinus, Libra, Norma, Scorpius · Updated 10 October 2026
How to find Lupus
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When to look
The best time is in June in the evening: —.
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Use the neighbours
Find it from the neighbouring constellations: Centaurus, Circinus, Libra, Norma.
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Brightest stars
The brightest stars of the figure: Uridim (2.3ᵐ), β Lup (2.7ᵐ), γ Lup (2.8ᵐ).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Uridim · α Lup | blue-white giant | 2.3ᵐ |
| β Lup | blue-white giant | 2.7ᵐ |
| γ Lup | blue-white subgiant | 2.8ᵐ |
| δ Lup | blue-white subgiant | 3.2ᵐ |
| η Lup | blue-white subgiant | 3.4ᵐ |
| ζ Lup | yellow giant | 3.4ᵐ |
| φ¹ Lup | orange giant | 3.6ᵐ |
| χ Lup | blue-white subgiant | 4.0ᵐ |
Lupus FAQ
When is the best time to see Lupus?
Lupus is best seen in the evening in June. Over London it stays low — you need an open southern horizon.
Where is Lupus in the sky?
Lupus is a southern constellation. Its neighbours: Centaurus, Circinus, Libra, Norma, Scorpius.
What is the brightest star in Lupus?
Uridim — a blue-white giant, magnitude 2.3.
Neighbouring and other constellations
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Constellation lines: Stellarium, CC BY-SA · star names: IAU WGSN, CC BY 4.0