Star lore
Pisces Constellation
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Pisces Constellation is a large faint zodiac constellation representing two fishes linked by cords and positioned between Aquarius and Aries.
Pisces is the Fishes, a subtle zodiac constellation containing the Circlet asterism.
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- Constellations & Star Lore
- Related
- Phoenix, Pictor, Piscis Austrinus, Puppis
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The story behind Pisces Constellation
Pisces is one of Ptolemy's ancient constellations and retains a much older paired-fish image.
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Why Pisces Constellation matters
The March equinox currently lies within its IAU boundary, illustrating the accumulated effect of axial precession since antiquity.
How to read Pisces Constellation
Begin with the Circlet south of the Great Square, then follow the long cord eastward toward Alrescha.
Pisces Constellation in practice: an example
The Circlet is easier to recognize than the full two-cord figure under ordinary suburban skies.
Where readings of Pisces Constellation go wrong
The equinox point moves slowly, and the constellation is not identical to the tropical astrological sign Pisces.
Sources and editorial method
Research references used for this entry include:
- International Astronomical Union: The Constellations - Official names, abbreviations, and boundaries for the 88 modern constellations.
- NASA Space Place: What Are Constellations? - NASA introduction to constellation regions, patterns, visibility, and seasonal sky changes.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Constellations & Star Lore
- Last updated
- 2026-09-26
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What is Pisces Constellation?
Pisces Constellation is a large faint zodiac constellation representing two fishes linked by cords and positioned between Aquarius and Aries.
What do people get wrong about Pisces Constellation?
The equinox point moves slowly, and the constellation is not identical to the tropical astrological sign Pisces.
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