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Corvus is a small trapezoid just above Hydra's tail. Its stars range in brightness from 2 to 3. According to Greek mythology the Crow was sent by Apollo to bring water. Instead, it stuffed itself with figs and failed to carry out its mission. The crow then brought back the hydra as an excuse for failing to bring the water. Apollo did not buy this story for a minute and put both the crow and the hydra in the sky as a punishment.
Corvus is going to be a challenge for some Northern Hemisphere sky gazers to catch because it's so close to the southern horizon. Those in the Southern Hemisphere might find it more easily wedged in between Hydra and Virgo.
Lunar Eclipse