Ophiuchus
Serpent Bearer constellation
Ophiuchus (Oph) covers 948 square degrees of sky, making it number 11 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Rasalhague. It is highest in the evening sky around July.
| Latin name | Ophiuchus |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Oph |
| Area | 948 square degrees · No. 11 of 88 by size |
| Brightest star | Rasalhague |
| Best evening views | July |
| Minneapolis | Rises and sets from Minneapolis |
| Zodiac constellations | Zodiac constellation (the Sun passes through it) |
| Sun inside | The Sun is in Serpent Bearer from about November 30 to December 18. |