Sagittarius
Archer constellation
Sagittarius (Sgr) covers 867 square degrees of sky, making it number 15 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Kaus Australis. It is highest in the evening sky around August.
| Latin name | Sagittarius |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Sgr |
| Area | 867 square degrees · No. 15 of 88 by size |
| Brightest star | Kaus Australis |
| Best evening views | August |
| Minneapolis | Rises and sets from Minneapolis |
| Zodiac constellations | Zodiac constellation (the Sun passes through it) |
| Sun inside | The Sun is in Archer from about December 31 to January 19. |