Where Is The Constellation Leo Located?

Leo constellation is one of the 88 recognized constellations and one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac. Its name means the Lion and it stands as a symbol of power and creativity.  Reason for its name is that ancient people saw this group of stars shaped as a lion.

As all Zodiac constellations Leo is placed on the ecliptic plane. More accurately, it is placed between Cancer and Virgo, bordered above by Leo Minor and on the south of Ursa Major.

Right Ascension: 09^h21^m37.02^s – 11^h58^m26.15^s

Declination:  from -6 to +33

Area:  947 sq.deg. It is 12^th largest constellation.

The brightest star: Regulus

Visible: February – June

Interesting, the star Wolf 359 which is one of the closest stars to earth, belongs to Leo constellation.

Leo is in a group of spring constellations. One can easily notice it in spring sky (northern hemisphere) and autumn sky (southern hemisphere) since it actually has recognizable shape made of bright shiny stars.

Where Is Libra Located In The Sky?

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 15^h30^m

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.

Match Your Zodiac Sign and Your Birthstone

Most of us are extremely curious about the gemstone associated with our Zodiac signs.  Well, this article should satisfy that curiosity!

Man has been interested in the “stars” and their effect on his life since ancient times; and the interest has waned not a little bit even in this modern era!  Whatever your gender might be, you are as curious about your favorable birthstone as the next person!  So, here is some information concerning the twelve Zodiac signs and their related gemstones/birthstones–

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