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Starwatch: Vega the bright star will light the way to the constellation of Lyra

The Guardian Australia - Science · 17 August 2026 at 3:00 pm

Starwatch: Vega the bright star will light the way to the constellation of Lyra

Lyra, the lyre, represents the harp played by the Greek poet Orpheus We turn our attention this week to one of the sky’s smallest constellations.

High overhead from the UK after darkness falls, Lyra, the lyre, is easy to find thanks to the brilliant white star of Vega.

The chart shows the view facing south and looking up towards the zenith from London at 22:30 BST on 17 August.

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Starwatch: Vega the bright star will light the way to the constellation of Lyra

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