Lyra is a constellation of the northern sky, whose brightest star is Vega. In Central Europe Lyra can be seen in the evening from May to January.
| Lyra | |
|---|---|
| Latin name | Lyra |
| Latin genitive | Lyrae |
| Abbreviation | Lyr |
| Brightest star | Vega (α Lyrae) |
| Fully visible | 90° N to 29° S |
| Observation time for Central Europe | all year round |
