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)
Midwinter ConstellationsItō Yuna
It’s a bittersweet yet beautiful love song that makes you want to listen while gazing up at the midwinter night sky.
Yuna Ito’s clear, crystalline vocals shine like the constellations of winter.
Released in November 2008, the song entrusts feelings for a faraway lover to the stars, expressing them through constellations.
The piano arpeggios sketch a serene night sky, and Ito’s voice sinks deep into the heart.
This heartwarming ballad layers memories of a loved one and wishes for a reunion onto the starry heavens.
It’s perfect as background music for a chilly-season drive or a romantic date.
Listen while watching the constellations, and you’ll be moved even more deeply.
Making constellationsPlastic Tree
Gazing up at the night sky with the one you love and creating a constellation that’s just yours… how romantic.
It’s a song by the visual-kei rock band Plastic Tree, included on their fifth album, “Shirochronicle,” released in 2003.
A rock number whose sense of speed and freshness races through the heart.
Perfect as nighttime BGM to spend with your lover.
Songs of the Constellations: Masterpieces and Popular Tracks to Enjoy While Gazing at the Night Sky (31–40)
Winter Constellationkabu330
A Hatsune Miku song posted on Niconico in December 2011.
It’s an uptempo pop track that sings of the sadness and memories of a winter night sky—once gazed at together with an ex-girlfriend—changing its shape as spring arrives.
Constellations of Midwinter and a Requiemmodeeisennui
This is a constellation-themed song by the Vocaloid producer Modee, also known as modeeisennui.
It was first released on a video-sharing site in 2014 as their debut work, and later included on the album “modee is ennui.” The first half features a simple, comfortable arrangement, followed by a chorus that bursts with emotion.
The dramatic development of the track leaves a strong impression.
Perfect for a quiet night alone, when you’re feeling reflective.
Shining ConstellationThe Fifth Dimension
It’s a song by The 5th Dimension released in 1969.
The English title is “Aquarius.” It was used as an insert song in the musical Hair and reached number one on the Billboard chart.
It’s a choral song about planetary motion and the sign of Aquarius.
Another OrionFujii Fumiya
A romantic song you’ll want to listen to under a starry sky.
Fumiya Fujii’s powerful vocals and the refreshing melody of the acoustic guitar resonate deeply.
Released in August 1996, this track was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Shards of Glass” and became a major hit.
Inspired by the constellation Orion, the lyrics leave a strong impression with themes of parting, reunion, and personal growth.
They express gratitude to a loved one and a resolve to become stronger for that person.
When you want to look up at the night sky and think of someone dear, give this song a listen—it’s sure to make your heart swell.
Yozora’s Meteor ShowerShinsei Kamattechan
A perfect song to listen to while gazing at the ever-expanding night sky.
Released in June 2024, this track by Shinsei Kamattechan captivates with a unique worldview that fuses indie pop and alternative rock.
Built on a four-on-the-floor beat, it strikes a superb balance between a slightly shadowy mood and a melody that hints at rays of hope.
The lyrics evoke a dreamy night sky and meteor showers, exploring both personal introspection and social perspectives, and they sink deeply into the listener’s heart.
It’s sure to be a companion for stargazing camp nights or a cherished song to share with someone special.