Leo is one of the most famous constellations in the night sky, named after the lion it represents. It is part of the Zodiac family of constellations and can be seen from nearly every location on Earth. Leo is best visible in the evening sky in April.
The brightest star in Leo is Regulus, a blue-white star, which along with the other stars creates a shape that resembles a lion in the sky. Regulus, often known as the "Heart of the Lion," is part of a distinctive asterism known as The Sickle.
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- Leo is Latin for "lion".
- In Greek mythology, Leo is associated with the Nemean Lion, which was killed by Hercules.
- Leo contains several bright stars, including Denebola, Algieba, and Zosma.