Common constellations in Shanghai

The common constellations in Shanghai are distinguished according to the four seasons:

1. The main constellations in the starry sky in spring are: Ursa major, Ursa minor, Leo, Capricorn, Canis major, Virgo and Ursa major (see the schematic diagram below).

Second, the main constellations in the summer sky are: Scorpio, which shines near the southern horizon (see the schematic diagram below).

Third, the main constellations in the autumn sky are: Cassiopeia; Cassiopeia is composed of three second-class stars and two third-class stars, showing a W shape. Because of its unique shape, it is easy to identify. Cassiopeia is a constellation composed of princes and nobles. Princes and nobles include: Xianwang, Xianhou, Fairy, Perseus, Pegasus, Whale and other stars (see the schematic diagram below).

Fourth, the main constellations in the winter sky are: Orion; Orion can see three bright stars arranged neatly after dark. There are four bright stars around Samsung, and Samsung forms a rectangle, which is Orion (see the diagram below).