Where is Porrima right now?
Porrima is located in the constellation Virgo. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Porrima Tonight
The best available observing time for Porrima during this observing period is around 04:06, at 3° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Very low.
Porrima will become visible again around November 16 after moving far enough from the Sun. You can also see when Porrima is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Porrima Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Porrima moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 51° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Porrima position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Porrima
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | -53° |
| Direction | north-west (347°) |
| Right Ascension | 12h 41m |
| Declination | −01° 26′ |
| Magnitude | 2.74 |
Porrima Passage Through Night
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Current position of Porrima
| Time | 21:16 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -53° |
| Azimuth | 347° |
Here you can see the current position of Porrima on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
Porrima Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 12:00 | 41° | 226° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 21, 13:00 | 31° | 240° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 21, 14:00 | 20° | 252° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 21, 15:00 | 9° | 262° | west | Daylight |
| Oct 21, 16:00 | -3° | 271° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 17:00 | -15° | 280° | west | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 18:00 | -27° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 19:00 | -37° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 20:00 | -46° | 319° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 21:00 | -53° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 22:00 | -54° | 6° | north | Below horizon |
| Oct 21, 23:00 | -50° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 00:00 | -43° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 01:00 | -33° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 02:00 | -22° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 03:00 | -10° | 84° | east | Below horizon |
| Oct 22, 03:55 — Astronomical night ends | 1° | 93° | east | Very low |
| Oct 22, 04:00 | 2° | 93° | east | Very low |
| Oct 22, 04:25 — Twilight end | 7° | 97° | east | Very low |
| Oct 22, 04:56 — Civil sunrise | 13° | 102° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 22, 05:00 | 14° | 103° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 22, 05:24 — Sunrise | 18° | 107° | south-east | Twilight |
| Oct 22, 06:00 | 25° | 113° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 07:00 | 36° | 126° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 08:00 | 44° | 142° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 09:00 | 50° | 162° | south-east | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 10:00 | 51° | 186° | south | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 11:00 | 47° | 209° | south-west | Daylight |
| Oct 22, 12:00 | 40° | 227° | south-west | Daylight |