Lyra
Lyre constellation
Lyra (Lyr) covers 286 square degrees of sky, making it number 52 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Vega. It is highest in the evening sky around August.
| Latin name | Lyra |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Lyr |
| Area | 286 square degrees · No. 52 of 88 by size |
| Brightest star | Vega |
| Best evening views | August |
| Minneapolis | Rises and sets from Minneapolis |