Scorpius
Scorpion constellation
Scorpius (Sco) covers 497 square degrees of sky, making it number 33 of 88 by size. Its brightest star is Antares. It is highest in the evening sky around July.
| Latin name | Scorpius |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Sco |
| Area | 497 square degrees · No. 33 of 88 by size |
| Brightest star | Antares |
| 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 Scorpion from about November 24 to November 29. |