Where Can Pisces Sign Be Found in the Night Sky?

Pisces is the 12th zodiacal constellation

Pisces is the 12th constellation of the zodiac. Locating it in the night sky is difficult, since its stars are dim and cover a large V-shaped region. However, according to the Astromax website, Northern Hemisphere observers are able to see Pisces most clearly in early autumn.

Considerations

The Clark Foundation website suggests locating the Square of Pegasus constellation in order to map the position of Pisces. This is because Pegasus has two sides bordered by the fish. According to the website, the latter constellation can be seen high in the southern sky by 8pm, and the Pisces fish are located at each end of the V within Pegasus.

Significance

According to the Astromax website, Pisces is now located at the First Point of Aries, the place at which the sun crosses the equator on its journey north, thus introducing the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

Identification

The Clark Foundation website suggests looking for the bright planet Saturn for help locating Pisces. The planet currently sits on the southern side of the fish-line.

References

• Astromax: The Constellation Pisces: The Fishes
• The Clark Foundation: Fishes in a Celestial Sea Complete a Journey Around the Heavens