Libra

23 September to 23 October

In Greek mythology, Libra is the scales held by the goddess of justice, Astraea (identified as Virgo). It is the only zodiac sign not being a living creature. The constellation is fairly faint, but can be observed once Scorpio is identified.

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Notable stars in the Libra constellation (can be seen with the naked eye)
Name	Bayer designation	Flamsteed designation	Other Names	Apparent Magnitude (low number = good visibility)
β Lib	β	27	Zubeneschamali, Zuben Eschamali, Zuben el Chamali, Zubenesch, Zubenelg, Kiffa Borealis, Lanx Australis	2.61
α2 Lib	α2	9	Zubenelgenubi, Zuben Elgenubi, Kiffa Australis, Elkhiffa australis	2.75
σ Lib	σ	20	Brachium, Cornu, Zuben el Genubi, Zuben Hakrabi, Ankaa	3.25
γ Lib	γ	38	Zuben Elakrab, Zuben (el) Hakrabi, Zuben Hakraki	3.91

Libra has only two bright stars with an apparent magnitude (visibility factor) of less than 3.0. The easiest way to find the constellation is to identify Scorpio and observe Libra to the right (Northern Hemisphere).