Leo Minor is a small and faint constellation in the northern celestial hemisphere. Its name is Latin for "the smaller lion", in contrast to Leo, the larger lion. It lies between the larger and more recognizable Ursa Major to the north and Leo to the south.

Brightest star: 46 LMi (Praecipua) (3.83^m)

Symbolism: the lesser Lion

Main stars: 3

Right ascension: 9^h 22.4^m to 11^h 06.5^m

Stars: 46 Leonis Minoris, Beta Leonis Minoris, 21 Leonis Minoris, MORE

Names: The Smaller Lion, Little Lion, Lesser Lion