Porrima Observation Details

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
Time | Elevation | |
Porrima transit | 12:52 | 51° |
Moon Rise, 91% illuminated | 16:05 | 31° |
Sunset | 17:30 | 15° |
Civil sunset | 17:58 | 10° |
Porrima set | 18:47 | |
Astrosession begin | 19:01 | -3° |
Moon Set | 02:13 | -49° |
Astrosession end | 03:11 | -42° |
Porrima rise | 06:53 |
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 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 | 09:26 |
Latitude | 37.3541 |
Longitude | -121.955 |
Porrima elevation | 29° |
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
Date | Fri, 5 September 2025 |
Twighlight start | 18:57 |
Twighlight end | 03:05 |
Twighlight duration | 8h 8m |
Rise | 06:53 |
Set | 18:43 |
Elevation at transit | 51° |
Transit time | 12:48 |
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.
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 Ascension | 12.694345° |
Declination | -1.449375° |
Magnitude | 2.74 |
Constellation | Virgo |
Elevation | 28.5° |
Azimuth | -116.8° |