Aquila
Eagle constellation
Aquila (Aql) covers 652 square degrees of sky, making it number 22 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Altair. It is highest in the evening sky around August.
| Latin name | Aquila |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Aql |
| Area | 652 square degrees · No. 22 of 88 by size |
| Brightest star | Altair |
| Best evening views | August |
| Minneapolis | Rises and sets from Minneapolis |