Sagitta constellation: how to find it, when to see it and what is in it
In short
Sagitta (Sge) is a equatorial constellation covering 80 square degrees, number 86 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Telum, a red giant, magnitude 3.5. It is best seen in the evening in September. Over London it rises and sets and is well placed in its season. Its neighbours in the sky: Aquila, Delphinus, Hercules, Vulpecula.
Area: 80 square degrees, 86 of 88 · Neighbours: Aquila, Delphinus, Hercules, Vulpecula · Updated 10 October 2026
How to find Sagitta
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When to look
The best time is in September in the evening: in the south, around 21:13.
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Use the neighbours
Find it from the neighbouring constellations: Aquila, Delphinus, Hercules, Vulpecula.
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Brightest stars
The brightest stars of the figure: Telum (3.5ᵐ), Zuoqi (3.8ᵐ), Shakh (4.4ᵐ).
When it is visible over London
| Month | Where and when | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| January | in the west, around 17:41 | low, needs an open horizon |
| February — march | in the east, around 05:44 | before dawn |
| April — may | in the southeast, around 04:31 | before dawn |
| June | in the south, around 02:36 | before dawn |
| July | in the south, around 01:15 | around midnight |
| August — october | in the south, around 23:18 | in the evening |
| November — december | in the southwest, around 17:28 | in the evening |
Stars of the constellation
| Star | What it is | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Telum · γ Sge | red giant | 3.5ᵐ |
| Zuoqi · δ Sge | red bright giant | 3.8ᵐ |
| Shakh · β Sge | yellow giant | 4.4ᵐ |
| Sham · α Sge | yellow bright giant | 4.4ᵐ |
| η Sge | orange giant | 5.1ᵐ |
Sagitta FAQ
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Constellation lines: Stellarium, CC BY-SA · star names: IAU WGSN, CC BY 4.0