Porrima Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Porrima right now?
Porrima is located in the constellation Virgo. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 8 degrees, Porrima is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:20 local time, and at that moment, Porrima will appear at an altitude of 21 degrees toward the southwest.
Twilight begins at 19:20 local time, and at that moment, Porrima will appear at an altitude of 21 degrees toward the southwest.
Porrima Visibility on August 01
Porrima is visible from sunset through most of the night
Porrima Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Porrima transit | 15:10 | 51° |
| Sunset | 18:14 | 32° |
| Civil sunset | 18:45 | 27° |
| Twighlight start | 19:20 | 21° |
Moon Rise, 94.4% illuminated  | 19:31 | 18° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:58 | 13° |
| Porrima set | 21:05 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:30 | -53° |
| Moon Set | 07:13 | -23° |
| Porrima rise | 09:12 |
Track Porrima Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for Porrima
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| Object name | Porrima |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Porrima coordinates | 12.694345, -1.449375 |
| Center coordinates | 12.694345, -1.449375 |
Porrima Passage Through Night
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Current position of Porrima
| Time | 09:56 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Porrima elevation | 8° |
| Porrima Azimuth | 98° |
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 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.
| Date | Sat, 1 August 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:54 |
| Twighlight end | 02:23 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 30m |
| Rise | 09:12 |
| Set | 21:01 |
| Elevation at transit | 51° |
| Transit time | 15:07 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 12h 41m 39s", Dec: -1° 26' 57s |
| Magnitude | 3 |
| Constellation | Virgo |
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.
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 Ascension | 12.694345° |
| Declination | -1.449375° |
| Magnitude | 2.74 |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | 7.9° |
| Azimuth | 97.9° |