Vulpecula constellation: how to find it, when to see it and what is in it
In short
Vulpecula (Vul) is a northern constellation covering 268 square degrees, number 55 of 88 by size. It has no bright stars — the brightest is magnitude 4.4, so you need a dark sky. 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: Cygnus, Delphinus, Hercules, Lyra, Pegasus, Sagitta.
Area: 268 square degrees, 55 of 88 · Neighbours: Cygnus, Delphinus, Hercules, Lyra, Pegasus, Sagitta · Updated 10 October 2026
How to find Vulpecula
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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: Cygnus, Delphinus, Hercules, Lyra.
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Brightest stars
The brightest stars of the figure: Anser (4.4ᵐ), 15 Vul (4.6ᵐ).
When it is visible over London
| Month | Where and when | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| January | in the west, around 17:41 | in the evening |
| 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 23:03 | in the evening |
| November | in the southwest, around 17:28 | in the evening |
| December | in the west, around 17:14 | in the evening |
Stars of the constellation
| Star | What it is | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Anser · α Vul | red giant | 4.4ᵐ |
| 15 Vul | white giant | 4.6ᵐ |
Vulpecula FAQ
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Constellation lines: Stellarium, CC BY-SA · star names: IAU WGSN, CC BY 4.0