Sky region · 11 constellations
Equatorial Sky
Constellations straddling the celestial equator, visible from most of the inhabited world.
| Constellation | Abbr | Hemisphere | Area | Rank | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AquariusThe Water Bearer | Aqr | Equatorial | 980 deg² | 10 | Autumn |
| AquilaThe Eagle | Aql | Equatorial | 652 deg² | 22 | Summer |
| Canis MinorThe Lesser Dog | CMi | Equatorial | 183 deg² | 71 | Winter |
| CetusThe Sea Monster / Whale | Cet | Equatorial | 1,231 deg² | 4 | Autumn |
| HydraThe Water Snake | Hya | Equatorial | 1,303 deg² | 1 | — |
| MonocerosThe Unicorn | Mon | Equatorial | 482 deg² | 35 | Winter |
| OphiuchusThe Serpent Bearer | Oph | Equatorial | 948 deg² | 11 | Summer |
| OrionThe Hunter | Ori | Equatorial | 594 deg² | 26 | Winter |
| SerpensThe Serpent | Ser | Equatorial | 637 deg² | 23 | Summer |
| SextansThe Sextant | Sex | Equatorial | 314 deg² | 47 | — |
| VirgoThe Maiden | Vir | Equatorial | 1,294 deg² | 2 | Spring |