Interesting Facts
- The constellation can be seen from the northern and southern hemisphere.
- Leo was one of the oldest recorded constellations. It was seen as a lion by ancient civilizations as long as 6000 years ago.
- The Leo Ring is a cloud of helium and hydrogen gas, which orbit two of the galaxies. It is thought to have been left over from the 'Big Bang'.
- In Astrology, the zodiac sign 'Leo' is linked with the constellation as the Sun enters this constellation on the 23rd of July and leaves on the 23rd of August.
- Leo is the 12th largest constellation, covering an area of 946.9 square degrees.