Fomalhaut Signals Autumn's Arrival in the Night Sky
Fomalhaut, known as 'The Solitary One,' marks the arrival of autumn in the night sky, especially visible low in the southeast during October evenings. It is a bright, bluish-white star located in the constellation Piscis Austrinus, about 25 light-years away, and historically significant as one of the 'Royal Stars.' Its prominence and solitude make it a notable celestial marker for the season.