Norma constellation: how to find it, when to see it and what is in it
In short
Norma (Nor) is a southern constellation covering 165 square degrees, number 74 of 88 by size. It has no bright stars — the brightest is magnitude 4.0, so you need a dark sky. It is best seen in the evening in July. It never rises over London — it is visible south of 30° north. Its neighbours in the sky: Ara, Circinus, Lupus, Scorpius, Triangulum Australe.
Area: 165 square degrees, 74 of 88 · Neighbours: Ara, Circinus, Lupus, Scorpius, Triangulum Australe · Updated 10 October 2026
How to find Norma
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Where it is visible
The constellation rises above the horizon south of 30° north and is well seen from the southern hemisphere.
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Use the neighbours
Find it from the neighbouring constellations: Ara, Circinus, Lupus, Scorpius.
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Brightest stars
The brightest stars of the figure: γ² Nor (4.0ᵐ), Yaqana (4.5ᵐ), η Nor (4.7ᵐ).
When it is visible over London
| Month | Where and when | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| January — december | — | never rises |
Stars of the constellation
| Star | What it is | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| γ² Nor | yellow giant | 4.0ᵐ |
| Yaqana · ε Nor | blue-white main-sequence star | 4.5ᵐ |
| η Nor | yellow giant | 4.7ᵐ |
| κ Nor | yellow giant | 4.9ᵐ |
Norma FAQ
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Constellation lines: Stellarium, CC BY-SA · star names: IAU WGSN, CC BY 4.0