Here are some interesting facts about Leo, the constellation:

• Leo is the twelfth largest constellation in the world.
• Mythological history states that this constellation got its name when the fierce and strong lion who lived in Nemea was killed by Hercules
• Leo is referred to as Sher in India and Ser in Persia. The Jewish call the ruling beast as Arye while the Babylonians refer to him as Aru.
• Alpha Leonis, popularly known as Regulus, is the brightest star of the Leo constellation. Copernicus named this star. It is about 75 times the size of the sun
• Wolf359 is the star that is nearest to the Earth
• Messier 65, Messier 66, Messier 95 and Messier 96 are some of the galaxies of this constellation.
• After the Big Bang, a cloud of helium and hydrogen was left and this ended up forming the Leo ring.
• Leonids is the shower of meteors associated with this constellation.
• This constellation is visible in the evenings in the northern parts during spring season. It can be seen in the southern regions during the autumn season.
• The typical traits of Leo according to the zodiac sign are warm-hearted, bossy, extravagant, intolerant, pompous, creative, faithful and enthusiastic.
• Leo, according to astrology is a fixed sign. The individuals do not change very easily and are known to be highly stubborn.

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