There is just 1 constellation that starts with the letter N, and that is “Norma.” This faint southern grouping sits along the bright band of the Milky Way, tucked between Scorpius and Centaurus. It has no bright stars, but stargazers and astronomers value it for its rich star clusters and its quiet place in the southern sky.

Constellations are patterns of stars that people have grouped together and named, often after animals, objects, or figures from old myths. Norma is a more modern one, representing a carpenter’s level or set square, and it was first mapped in the 1750s by a French astronomer charting the southern stars.

Below you’ll find the table with Constellation, Hemisphere, Best Viewing Month, Notable Stars, and Description.

Constellation: The name of the star pattern, so you can quickly find the one you’re looking for and learn more about it.

Hemisphere: Tells you whether the constellation appears in the northern or southern sky, which helps you know if you can see it from your location.

Best Viewing Month: The time of year when the constellation sits highest and clearest, so you can plan the best night to look for it.

Notable Stars: Lists the main stars within the pattern, giving you specific points to find and trace when you scan the sky.

Description: A short summary of what the constellation represents and what makes it interesting, so you get the key facts at a glance.

Constellations

Descriptions