Leo is one of the most recognizable constellations in the sky and is easy to spot due to its bright stars and distinctive shape. The brightest star in Leo is Regulus, which is also known as Alpha Leonis. Regulus is a blue-white star and is the 21st brightest star in the night sky.
Other notable stars in Leo include Denebola (Beta Leonis), Algieba (Gamma Leonis), and Zosma (Delta Leonis). Denebola is a bright orange star, while Algieba and Zosma are both white stars.
The constellation Leo is also home to several galaxies, including the Leo Triplet. The Leo Triplet consists of three galaxies: M65, M66, and NGC 3628. These galaxies are located about 35 million light-years away from Earth and are all part of the Leo Cluster.
From Texas, Leo appears in the eastern sky during the winter and spring months. The best time to view Leo is from January to April when it is highest in the sky.