What is the constellation of Vega?

Altair is located in the constellation Eagle. It is also the brightest star in Aquila. Therefore, it is also called Alpha Eagle.

There are two stars in the same constellation, Beta and Gamma in Aquila, which are side by side with Altair but slightly darker. They were imagined by the ancient working people as the two children of Cowherd.

Cowherd and two children live on the east bank of the Milky Way. The weaver girl was zoned on the west bank of the Milky Way.

Vega is located in Lyra. It is also the brightest star in Lyra. Therefore, it is also called Alpha Lyra.

Legend. Cowherd and Weaver Girl can only meet at Queqiao on the seventh day of July every year. That day. People on the ground live a festival called Qixi.

In memory of the faithful love of Cowherd and Weaver Girl.