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View at EarthSky Conmmunity Photos. | Dr Ski in Valencia, Philippines, caught this photo of Arcturus and its constellation Boötes, next to the Northern Crown, in 2019. Thanks, Dr Ski!
Look for Corona Borealis between 2 bright stars
In the evening in July, look for the constellation Corona Borealis, also known as the Northern Crown. You’ll need a dark sky to see it. But, if you have one, the constellation is easy and distinctive. It makes the shape of the letter C. In the middle of the C is a white jewel of a star. This star, the brightest light in the Northern Crown, is called Alphecca or Gemma.