Ophiuchus constellation visible this week from both hemispheres
6 reported
According to a single-source report from The Guardian, the constellation Ophiuchus, the serpent bearer, is visible this week in the night sky. One of the original 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy in the 2nd century, it sits opposite Orion in the sky. The view looking south from London at 11pm BST on June 29, 2026, shows a nearly full moon in Sagittarius. The constellation bisects Serpens, the serpent, with Serpens Caput to the west and Serpens Cauda to the east. Ophiuchus straddles the celestial equator, making it easily visible from both hemispheres, including from Sydney in the northern sky.
What’s reported
Ophiuchus is one of the original 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy in the 2nd century.
It sits opposite Orion in the sky.
On June 29, 2026, a nearly full moon sits in the teapot asterism of Sagittarius.
The constellation bisects Serpens: Serpens Caput (head) to the west, Serpens Cauda (tail) to the east.
Ophiuchus straddles the celestial equator and is visible from both hemispheres.
From Sydney, it is well placed in the northern sky at this time of year.
Key figures
Ptolemy (2nd-century astronomer)
Apollo (classical Greek mythology figure)
Asclepius (Roman mythology figure)
Zeus (Roman mythology figure)
Sources: The Guardian
