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: 09h21m37.02s – 11h58m26.15s
Declination: from -6 to +33
Area: 947 sq.deg. It is 12th 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.
