Lyra

Lyra is a constellation in the northern sky.

Lyra

Constellation
List of stars in Lyra
Abbreviation	Lyr
Genitive	Lyrae
Pronunciation	/ˈlaɪərə/, genitive /ˈlaɪəriː/
Symbolism	Lyre, harp
Right ascension	19
Declination	+40
Quadrant	NQ4
Area	286 sq. deg. (52nd)
Main stars	5
Bayer/Flamsteed stars	25
Stars with planets	62
Stars brighter than 3.00m	1
Stars within 10.00 pc (32.62 ly)	3
Brightest star	Vega (α Lyr) (0.03m)
Messier objects	2
Meteor showers	Lyrids June Lyrids Alpha Lyrids
Bordering constellations	Draco Hercules Vulpecula Cygnus
Visible at latitudes between +90° and −40°. Best visible at 21:00 (9 p.m.) during the month of August. [1]