Corvus, the Crow, is one of the classic signs of spring for evening skywatchers. What the constellation lacks in brightness, it makes up for with a compact and eye-catching geometric shape delineated by four 3rd-magnitude stars. The boxy formation is rendered even more noticeable by its proximity to Virgo's lst-magnitude Spica, which is roughly 15° northeast of the Crow. As described last month, you can follow the Big Dipper's handle and "arc to Arcturus," then "drive a spike to Spica." But I recommend going even farther by "continuing the curve to Corvus."
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