A Long-Distance Gift: Name a Star You Can Both Look Towards

Short answer: When you live apart, a star gives you something to look towards together. Name a star, send the certificate, and both open the star page on the same night. Pick a constellation near the celestial equator, like Orion or Aquila, so the star rises from both your skies, even across hemispheres.

Why does a star work for long distance?

Distance makes small things matter. A text at the right time. A song. Knowing you're both looking at the same Moon. A named star adds one more thing you share: a point in the sky with your names on it.

It works for couples, but not only couples. Think of a son who emigrated, grandparents far away, someone working away for months, or a first Christmas apart.

How do we both "see" the same star?

Here's the honest bit. Named stars are faint, so neither of you will spot it with your eyes. What you can do is open the star page on Find My Star, use a star app, and both point the same way. Here's how.

What if we're in different hemispheres?

Some stars never rise in the south, and some never rise in the north. So choose a constellation near the celestial equator:

• Orion – seen from almost everywhere, best December to March.
• Aquila – home of Altair, seen from both hemispheres in mid-year.

We pick stars that rise from the country you give us. If you're in two countries, contact us before ordering and we'll help pick a star that rises in both.

A love letter template you can adapt

Copy it, change the words, make it yours. It also works as the certificate message if you cut it to one line.

[Name],

I can't be there tonight. So I did the next best thing.

There's a star in [constellation] with your name on it now. It's too faint to see with just your eyes. But it's there, and it rises over you and over me.

On [date], open the star page and look that way. I'll be doing the same.

Same sky. Not long now.

[Your name]

One-line versions for the certificate:

• "Same sky. Not long now."
• "Miles apart, one star."
• "Wherever you are, look up."

Which set should I send?

Situation	Set	Why
Posting on a budget	Gift Folio £19.99	Lightweight, easy to post
A proper gift box for the big day	Signature Set £39.99	Framed certificate in a gift box
Something to carry everywhere	Signature & Keepsake £49.99	Engraved keyring
Something to wear	Ultimate Set £164.99	Star map on a silver pendant

Want two stars? Pick the twin stars option: one name each, one certificate.

Little rituals for couples apart

• Same night, same star page, on a call.
• Open it on your anniversary, wherever you are.
• Add a line to the letter every time you visit.

Love an old story? Read about Altair and Vega, the two lovers kept apart by the Milky Way.

New to this? Read is naming a star real and our star gift FAQ.

Questions people ask

Can you send it straight to someone abroad?

Not at the moment. We deliver to UK addresses only. You can send it to a UK address and give it to them in person. See our delivery page.

Is the star name official?

No, it's a symbolic gift in our register. Here's the honest detail.