Capricornus

constellation · zodiac · mythology

A Sea Goat. Capricornus represents a creature that is part goat and part fish, making it one of the most imaginative creatures in the night sky. Ancient people loved this mix of two very different animals.

Latin Name Means Horns. The word Capricornus comes from Latin and means 'horned goat' or 'goat horn.' It's a fitting name for a constellation shaped like a creature with impressive goat horns.

Part of the Zodiac. Capricornus is one of the twelve zodiac constellations that lie along the path the sun travels through the sky. People born between late December and mid-January are born under this sign.

Hard to Spot. Even though it's a zodiac constellation, Capricornus is one of the faintest in the night sky and harder to find than some other zodiac constellations. You might need binoculars to see it clearly.

Ancient Sea Stories. The sea goat appears in many ancient myths and stories from cultures around the Mediterranean. It represents the blend of land and water, two worlds coming together.