Where Is Libra Located In The Sky?
Posted by Fahad Majidi on
February 7, 2010
Libra (The Scale) constellation is one of 88 recognized constellations and the seventh of the twelve constellations of the zodiac. Since 1851 it has been described as a set of scales but earlier it was represented as the claws of Scorpius. It is only zodiac constellation which represents an inanimate object.
It is placed on the ecliptic plane between two constellations, east of Virgo and West of Scorpius. Libra is a part of so called June constellations.
Right Ascension: about 15h30m
Declination: -15.59 degrees
Area: 538 sq.deg.
The brightest star: Zuben el Genubi which means southern claw.
Best seen in the June, between latitudes +65° and -90°
Libra is fairly dim because there are no such bright stars in it.