Hydra
Water Snake constellation
Hydra (Hya) covers 1,303 square degrees of sky, making it number 1 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Alphard. It is highest in the evening sky around April.
| Latin name | Hydra |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Hya |
| Area | 1,303 square degrees · No. 1 of 88 by size |
| Brightest star | Alphard |
| Best evening views | April |
| Minneapolis | Rises and sets from Minneapolis |