Songs of the constellations: classic and popular tracks you’ll want to listen to while gazing at the night sky
Betelgeuse, Sirius, Orion, and more…
The night sky is adorned with a variety of constellations—there are said to be as many as 88.
Is there a song you feel like listening to when you suddenly look up at the night sky? In this article, we introduce recommended songs about constellations from among many classics.
Many of them are perfect for stargazing, so feel free to use this when looking for camp background music or songs related to constellations! Enjoy them as you gaze at the constellations floating in the star-filled night sky.
They’re sure to accompany the memories you make with someone special.
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Constellation songs: Masterpieces and popular tracks you’ll want to listen to while gazing at the night sky (21–30)
Scorpio womanMikawa Ken’ichi
If you’re in your 30s or older, chances are this is the song that comes to mind as the constellation song.
Released in 1972, it became a massive hit and is one of Kenichi Mikawa’s signature tracks.
We heard it often on TV, especially on the Red and White Song Battle, where it was reportedly performed seven times.
The lyrics, likening the singer to a poisonous scorpion, are superb.
Some find it scary, but it actually offers a warning against infidelity and portrays steadfast devotion—the kind of passionate emotion unique to enka.
It’s perfect for the season when you can see Scorpio in August.
Incidentally, Kenichi Mikawa is a Taurus.
BetelgeuseKobukuro
This is a song by the two-member music duo Kobukuro, known for captivating fans with friendship and cheer songs, themed around constellations and long beloved among their fans.
Its poignant lyrics and the duo’s voices blend exquisitely to create a grand, harmonious sound.
SiriusAoi Eiru
If you’re looking for an anime song that’s perfect for the night sky, I recommend “Sirius.” It’s sung by Eir Aoi, a hugely popular anisong singer, and it was also used as the opening theme for the anime Kill la Kill.
The title, Sirius, is known as a very bright star—its luminosity is said to be 26 times that of the Sun.
Rocking, cool-sounding constellation songs are pretty rare, so this one is definitely worth a listen.
The 89th constellationSing Like Talking
This is a song released in 2013 as the 35th single by SING LIKE TALKING.
It’s a medium-tempo pop song about the 89th constellation—one beyond the 88 constellations defined by the International Astronomical Union.
Winter ConstellationTsubokura Yui
Released in January 1994 as Yuko Tsubokura’s fifth single, this song is included on her fourth album, Devious.
It’s a slow-tempo ballad sung to a solo piano accompaniment, portraying the emotional wavering of a woman who has just been proposed to.
Albireorokudenashi
Here’s a bittersweet love song themed around the starry sky.
It’s a much-anticipated collaboration that reunites Rokudenashi with Vocaloid producer NayutalieN.
Inspired by Albireo, the double star in the constellation Cygnus, the song expresses unreachable feelings and fleeting love.
Its pop, energetic sound blends perfectly with Ninjin’s delicate, ephemeral vocals.
Released as a digital single in September 2024 alongside its music video, the track is further enhanced by YY’s mystical illustrations, which deepen its cosmic atmosphere.
It’s a perfect pick for anyone who wants to gaze up at the night sky and sink into the ache of a tender, unfulfilled love.
planetariumOtsuka Ai
Ai Otsuka’s signature song “Planetarium” is famous as a bittersweet love song.
As the title suggests, it contains many expressions about constellations and the night sky, making it perfect to listen to while stargazing.
With its relaxed tempo, it’s very soothing to play at night.
And of course, just like in the lyrics, it’s also recommended to listen to it with your partner while gazing up at the stars.