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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 Position and Visibility Tonight

Porrima

Where is Porrima right now?

Porrima is located in the constellation Virgo. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

Porrima Visibility on March 11

Porrima is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

Porrima Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Astrosession begin18:37-0°
Porrima rise18:38
Porrima transit00:3351°
Moon Rise, 53.9% illuminated 00:4751°
Astrosession end03:5729°
Civil sunrise04:5818°
Sunrise05:2512°
Porrima set06:27
Moon Set09:51-39°

Track Porrima Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
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Shift the map to change the time and observe Porrima changing position in the night sky.

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

Time08:33
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Porrima elevation-24°
Porrima Azimuth72°
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


Porrima will be visible until July, 15, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Time
DateWed, 11 March 2026
Twighlight start18:32
Twighlight end03:52
Twighlight duration9h 20m
Rise18:38
Set06:27
Elevation at transit51°
Transit time00:33
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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of Porrima

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension12.694345°
Declination-1.449375°
Magnitude2.74
ConstellationVirgo
Elevation-23.9°
Azimuth72.3°