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Songs of the constellations: classic and popular tracks you’ll want to listen to while gazing at the night sky

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Betelgeuse, Sirius, Orion, and more.

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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.

Constellation songs: Masterpieces and popular tracks you’ll want to listen to while gazing at the night sky (21–30)

Song of the ConstellationsHirotsugu Kawauchi

Song of the Constellations

The Constellations Song by Hirotsugu Kawauchi

Among songs themed around constellations, this work joyfully sings about fifty constellations across the four seasons.

Composed as a choral piece by Hirotsugu Kawauchi, it also has an educational aspect that helps listeners learn the constellations.

The lyrics, woven with the romance of the night sky and a tender love for Earth, are sure to resonate deeply.

It’s perfect not only for those interested in constellations and space, but also as a companion for camping or stargazing.

Listen to it while gazing up at the stars with someone special, and it will surely become a cherished memory.

This is a song that lets you fully appreciate the charm of constellations, so why not savor it while watching the Milky Way adorn the summer night sky?

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Lamp starharuka nakamura + suis from Yorushika

[MV] Akari-boshi (Lamp Star) / haruka nakamura + suis from Yorushika

Tomoboshi haruka nakamura + suis from Yorushika

You’re drawn into its delicate, lyrical sound.

It’s a collaboration between composer haruka nakamura and suis, the vocalist of Yorushika.

The song was written as the theme for the film “Kono Natsu no Hoshi o Miru,” set to be released in July 2025.

suis’s crystalline voice gently accompanies the quiet, beautiful piano melodies woven by haruka nakamura, creating an immersive feeling as if you were inside a planetarium.

The story—tinged with the ache of an irretrievable past and the discovery of a small light of hope in the darkness—perfectly matches the film’s worldview.

Listen, and you’ll find yourself forgetting the daily bustle and quietly looking up at the night sky.

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BetelgeuseKobukuro

Kobukuro – Betelgeuse

Betelgeuse Kobukuro

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.

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planetariumAi Otsuka

Ai Otsuka / Planetarium (Short Ver.)

Planetarium Ai Otsuka

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.

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WatariboshiIslet feat. Sando Aoi & Yuunagiya

Watariboshi / Islet feat. Sando Aoi × Yoru

Watariboshi Islet feat. Sando Aoi & Yuunagi Yo

A beautiful ballad that sings of feelings for a loved one beneath a starry sky.

Released in July 2020, this work portrays deep affection for a distant lover through natural motifs like wind, flowers, and stars.

The crystalline vocals of Sando Aoi layered with the rich voice of Yuunagi Yoru create a result that conveys both poignancy and warmth.

Its polished quality fully justifies its track record of reaching No.

1 in the iTunes Anime category across multiple countries.

It’s a song that will quietly accompany those in long-distance relationships, or anyone spending a night apart from someone dear.

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Albireogood-for-nothing

Rokudenashi “Albireo” / Rokudenashi – Albireo [Official Music Video]

Albireo good-for-nothing

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.

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SiriusEir Aoi

Eir Aoi 'Sirius (Music Video) - Short ver. -'

Sirius Eir Aoi

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.

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