Starwatch: Cygnus, Aquila and Pegasus take flight in the pre-dawn sky

A trio of winged constellations can be seen in the east but there are other creatures to spot, including Delphinus and Vulpecula

This week, there are a trio of flying creatures to watch out for in the pre-dawn sky. The chart shows the view looking east from London at about 6am this week. Highest in the sky is Cygnus, the swan. This large constellation falls into the once seen, never forgotten' category. Its great wings and long neck stretch across the sky.