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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: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Porrima Observation Details

Porrima

Porrima Daily Motion

Porrima will reach transit at 17:58. By the time twilight starts at 22:01 it will be at an elevation of 21° degrees and will set at 23:52, before twilight ends.
Porrima will become visible in November, 17. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from November, 17, Porrima can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Porrima Visibility Timetable on July 26

Porrima Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 0.6% illuminated07:03-49°
Porrima transit17:5849°
Sunset20:5033°
Civil sunset21:2228°
Moon Set21:4723°
Astrosession begin22:4313°
Porrima set23:52
Astrosession end04:33-47°
Porrima rise12:00

Track Porrima Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
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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

Time14:22
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Porrima elevation26°
Porrima Azimuth-116°
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
DateSat, 26 July 2025
Twighlight start22:39
Twighlight end04:28
Twighlight duration6h 49m
Rise12:00
Set23:48
Elevation at transit49°
Transit time17:54
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.