Constellation · Psc
Pisces
The Fishes
A faint zodiac constellation. The Sun crosses the March equinox point while in Pisces.
Magnitude 3.62
Highest in the sky at 9 pm local time (autumn in the northern hemisphere)
Latitudes where every part of it rises above the horizon at some time of year
The whole sky covers about 41,253 square degrees
Stars brighter than about magnitude 6, the naked-eye limit under dark skies
Named stars in Pisces
Brightest first. A lower magnitude means a brighter star.
- Alpherg (Eta Piscium)mag 3.62
- Alrescha (Alpha Piscium)mag 3.82
- Torcular (Omicron Piscium)mag 4.26
- Kuton (Delta Piscium)mag 4.44
- Fumalsamakah (Beta Piscium)mag 4.48
- Revati (Zeta Piscium)mag 5.21
Can you see Pisces from where you live?
This depends only on your latitude. Pick the row nearest to you; for your exact sky tonight, use the sky map.
| Latitude | Pisces |
|---|---|
| 60°N | The whole constellation rises and sets |
| 40°N | The whole constellation rises and sets |
| 20°N | The whole constellation rises and sets |
| the equator | The whole constellation rises and sets |
| 20°S | The whole constellation rises and sets |
| 40°S | The whole constellation rises and sets |
| 60°S | Only part of it ever clears the horizon |
Questions about Pisces
When is Pisces best seen?
Pisces stands highest in the sky at 9 pm local time in November. That makes autumn evenings the best time for observers in the northern hemisphere; in the southern hemisphere the season is reversed.
What is the brightest star in Pisces?
The brightest star in Pisces is Alpherg (Eta Piscium), magnitude 3.62.
Where on Earth can you see Pisces?
The whole of Pisces can be seen from latitudes between about 56°S and 84°N. From 40°N: The whole constellation rises and sets. From 35°S: The whole constellation rises and sets.
What does Pisces mean?
Pisces is Latin for "the Fishes". One of Ptolemy's 48 ancient constellations (2nd century).