EarthSky Tonight—Nov 23, Northern Crown shines after dusk and before dawn
At nightfall and early evening, the bowl-shaped constellation Corona Borealis – the Northern Crown – shines to the lower right of the star Vega, close to your western horizon.
July 8: 2010: Corona Borealis is also called the Northern Crown
The meaning of the Latin star name Gemma should be obvious. This star is the gem of the Northern Crown.