What Constellations Can You See From Your Area?

When naming a star, you can choose a specific constellation or let us assign one visible from your region. This guide helps you understand which constellations are best based on where the recipient is located.

Visible Constellations by Country

Country	Common Visible Constellations
USA	Ursa Major, Orion, Cassiopeia, Pegasus, Canis Major
Australia	Crux (Southern Cross), Centaurus, Carina, Orion
India	Leo, Taurus, Virgo, Scorpius, Orion
Germany	Ursa Major, Cassiopeia, Draco, Lyra, Andromeda
Mexico	Orion, Canis Major, Gemini, Leo
United Arab Emirates	Taurus, Orion, Leo, Virgo, Aquarius
Canada	Ursa Major, Cepheus, Orion, Cygnus, Perseus
United Kingdom	Ursa Major, Cassiopeia, Andromeda, Pegasus
Philippines	Orion, Canis Major, Pisces, Hydra
Ireland	Ursa Major, Draco, Pegasus, Orion
Global	Orion, Canis Major, Pisces, Cetus

Northern Hemisphere Constellations

If the recipient is in the Northern Hemisphere, consider these:

• Ursa Major – Contains the Big Dipper
• Cassiopeia – W-shaped constellation, always visible in the North
• Cygnus – The Swan, flying through the Milky Way
• Lyra – Bright and easy to locate in summer skies
• Draco – A long, winding constellation around the North Star

Southern Hemisphere Constellations

For recipients in the Southern Hemisphere, try:

• Crux (Southern Cross) – Iconic and featured on many southern flags
• Centaurus – Includes Alpha Centauri, our closest star system
• Carina – Contains Canopus, the second-brightest star
• Pavo – The Peacock, rich in deep-sky objects
• Tucana – Home to the Small Magellanic Cloud

Still Not Sure Which to Choose?

No problem! You can simply choose “Assigned by Star Register” during checkout, and we’ll assign a star visible from the shipping (or billing) location.

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