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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Porrima Observation Details

Porrima

Porrima Daily Motion

Porrima will reach transit at 12:52. By the time twilight starts at 18:29 it will be at an elevation of 4° degrees and will set at 18:47, before twilight ends.
Porrima will become visible in November, 16. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from November, 16, Porrima can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Porrima Visibility Timetable on September 05

Porrima Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Porrima transit12:5251°
Moon Rise, 91% illuminated16:0531°
Sunset17:3015°
Civil sunset17:5810°
Porrima set18:47
Astrosession begin19:01-3°
Moon Set02:13-49°
Astrosession end03:11-42°
Porrima rise06:53

Track Porrima Position Throughout the Night

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Where is Porrima right now?

Porrima is located in the constellation Virgo, at right ascension 12h 41m 39s" and declination -1° 26' 57s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 29 degrees, Porrima is not visible because it is daytime.

Finder Chart for Porrima

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Object namePorrima
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Porrima coordinates12.694345, -1.449375
Center coordinates12.694345, -1.449375

Porrima Passage Through Night

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Current position of Porrima

Time09:26
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Porrima elevation29°
Porrima Azimuth-117°
Here you can see the current position of the Porrima on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Porrima's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Porrima

Time
DateFri, 5 September 2025
Twighlight start18:57
Twighlight end03:05
Twighlight duration8h 8m
Rise06:53
Set18:43
Elevation at transit51°
Transit time12:48
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 12h 41m 39s", Dec: -1° 26' 57s
Magnitude3
ConstellationVirgo
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Porrima, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Porrima is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Porrima

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension12.694345°
Declination-1.449375°
Magnitude2.74
ConstellationVirgo
Elevation28.5°
Azimuth-116.8°