Constellation

Leo

The lion of spring.

A genuine lion-shape with the 'Sickle' asterism forming its mane. Home of the Leonid meteor shower's radiant.

Best viewing

March–May evenings

See also

Orion

The hunter — the most recognisable winter constellation.

Ursa Major

The Great Bear — home of the Big Dipper.

Cassiopeia

The 'W' in the northern sky.

Scorpius

The unmistakable curve of the Scorpion.

Cygnus

The swan flying down the Milky Way.

Taurus

The bull, marked by the V-shaped Hyades.