{
  "id": 8644603,
  "title": "Great Square of Pegasus gallops into the autumn sky",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/great-square-of-pegasus-gallops-into-the-autumn-sky",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-20T08:02:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "EarthSky",
    "slug": "earthsky",
    "url": "https://earthsky.org/favorite-star-patterns/great-square-of-pegasus-wings-in-sept-equinox/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Throughout late September and October evenings, the Great Square of Pegasus rises in the eastern sky. By the time of the December solstice, it will be high in the heavens. From February onward, it will fade from view in the evening sky. Comprising four nearly equal-brightness stars, the Great Square consists of Scheat, Alpheratz (part of the Andromeda constellation), Markab, and Algenib. This asterism within Pegasus, representing a Flying Horse, is a distinctive landmark in the Northern Hemisphere's autumn sky.",
  "summary": "The Great Square of Pegasus consists of 4 stars of nearly equal brightness in a large square pattern. It's a great jumping-off point for star-hopping. The post Great Square of Pegasus gallops into the autumn sky first appeared on EarthSky .",
  "key_points": [
    "Great Square of Pegasus visible in autumn evenings",
    "Comprises Scheat, Alpheratz, Markab, Algenib stars",
    "High in sky by December solstice"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}