Five ideas
| Idea | What you need | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Star map of the night you met | Date and place, printed chart | The real sky, so the story is true |
| Find Vega and Altair | A summer night, look high overhead | Pairs with the star-crossed lovers legend |
| An anniversary stargazing trip | Pick a night without a bright Moon | See stargazing basics |
| A meteor shower date | Check the peak night | Meteor shower calendar |
| A constellation card for two | Just names and birthdays | Fun to exchange |
Vega and Altair in the real sky
In the East Asian legend behind Qixi in China, Tanabata in Japan and Chilseok in Korea, the weaver is Vega in Lyra and the herdsman is Altair in Aquila, separated by the Milky Way. Add Deneb in Cygnus and you have the Summer Triangle, the three brightest stars high overhead on summer evenings in the Northern Hemisphere. More in 12 bright stars.
Gift tips
- Write the date, time and place on a star map so its meaning is clear.
- Star names sold as “registered forever” are not official. See buying a star name.
- Compatibility scores are for laughs. A low one is just a conversation starter.
Make your shared constellation
The sample name and journal text in these screenshots were typed in Korean; the app itself runs fully in English.
Lay your two skies together
On the Match tab of My Constellation, enter both names and birth dates to see the constellation your two skies make together. It is the same no matter who goes first.
Keep both signs in your Collection
Make each person’s constellation on the first tab and tap Save to collection; they appear side by side in one night sky on the Collection tab.
FAQ
Do Vega and Altair actually move closer on the legend’s night?
No. They are far apart in space and their positions in the sky don’t change. Enjoy the legend as a legend.
What if I don’t know their birthday?
The app needs both a name and a date. A date that matters to both of you, such as the day you met, works too.
My Constellation - Star Sign
One constellation drawn from your name and birthday. No sign-up, fully offline, free on Android.