“Second star ever photographed, after the sun” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.VEGA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Second star ever photographed, after the sun”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 29, 2025, where it runs at 35 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.