Constellation · Pyxis · Pyx
Pyxis constellation: how to find it, when to see it and what is in it
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In short
Pyxis (Pyx) is a southern constellation covering 221 square degrees, number 65 of 88 by size. It has no bright stars — the brightest is magnitude 3.7, so you need a dark sky. It is best seen in the evening in March. Over London it stays low — you need an open southern horizon. Its neighbours in the sky: Antlia, Hydra, Puppis, Vela.
Area: 221 square degrees, 65 of 88 · Neighbours: Antlia, Hydra, Puppis, Vela · Updated 10 October 2026
How to find Pyxis
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When to look
The best time is in March in the evening: —.
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Use the neighbours
Find it from the neighbouring constellations: Antlia, Hydra, Puppis, Vela.
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Brightest stars
The brightest stars of the figure: α Pyx (3.7ᵐ), β Pyx (4.0ᵐ), γ Pyx (4.0ᵐ).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| α Pyx | blue-white giant | 3.7ᵐ |
| β Pyx | yellow supergiant | 4.0ᵐ |
| γ Pyx | orange giant | 4.0ᵐ |
Pyxis FAQ
When is the best time to see Pyxis?
Pyxis is best seen in the evening in March. Over London it stays low — you need an open southern horizon.
Where is Pyxis in the sky?
Pyxis is a southern constellation. Its neighbours: Antlia, Hydra, Puppis, Vela.
What is the brightest star in Pyxis?
α Pyx — a blue-white giant, magnitude 3.7.
Neighbouring and other constellations
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Constellation lines: Stellarium, CC BY-SA · star names: IAU WGSN, CC BY 4.0