Sky Tonight
ST
Location settings
Santa Clara, US
37.4°/-122°
GMT -9
Waning00:28 - 04:28
  ⌕
☾
☰
Sky-Tonight.com / Brightest Stars / Shaula
  • Tonight
    • Brightest Objects
  • Solar System
    • Sun
    • Moon
    • Planets
    • Mercury
    • Venus
    • Mars
    • Jupiter
    • Saturn
    • Satellite Flyovers
    • ISS
    • Close Approaches
  • Small Bodies
    • Asteroids
    • Comets
  • Stars
    • Brightest Stars
  • Meteor Showers
    • Active Meteor Showers
    • Major Meteor Showers
  • Solar Eclipses
    • Future Solar Eclipses
    • Past Solar Eclipses
  • Lunar Eclipses
    • Future Lunar Eclipses
    • Past Lunar Eclipses
  • Deep Sky Objects
    • Spring Nebulae
    • Messier Objects
    • Nebulae
    • Star Clusters
    • Galaxies
  • Double Stars
    • Naked-Eye
    • Binocular
    • Physical
    • Color-Contrasting
    • Triple Star Systems
    • Multiple Star Systems
  • Constellations
    • Visible Tonight
    • Seasonal
    • Ecliptic
    • All 88 Constellations
  • Maps
    • Lunar map
    • Mars map
    • Mercury map
    • Earth
    • Cloud Cover Map
    • Aurora Activity
  • Contact Us
    • Feedback

Observation Settings

Or select it on the map:
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
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Shaula Position and Visibility Tonight

Shaula

Where is Shaula right now?

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

Shaula Visibility on March 11

Shaula Not Visible Tonight

Shaula Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Astrosession begin18:37-76°
Moon Rise, 53.9% illuminated 00:47-8°
Shaula rise01:46
Astrosession end03:5713°
Civil sunrise04:5815°
Shaula transit05:2416°
Sunrise05:2516°
Shaula set09:02
Moon Set09:51-7°

Track Shaula Position Throughout the Night

← Wed, 11 March 2026 →

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

Shaula - Multiple Star System

Shaula is the second-brightest star in the constellation Scorpius and the twenty-third-brightest star in the night sky. It is a multiple star system located about 570 light-years away from Earth.

Shaula has an apparent magnitude of 1.62 and consists of three main stars. It is one of the most prominent stars in the Southern Hemisphere.

Finder Chart for Shaula

Double-click to unlock the map.
Object nameShaula
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Shaula coordinates17.560145000000002, -37.103821
Center coordinates17.560145000000002, -37.103821

Shaula Passage Through Night

Double-click to unlock the map.

Current position of Shaula

Time00:28
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Shaula elevation-11°
Shaula Azimuth-129°
Here you can see the current position of the Shaula on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Shaula's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of Shaula


Shaula will be visible until November, 9, 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
DateThu, 12 March 2026
Twighlight start18:33
Twighlight end03:51
Twighlight duration9h 18m
Rise01:42
Set08:58
Elevation at transit16°
Transit time05:20
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 17h 33m 36s", Dec: -37° 06' 13s
Magnitude2
ConstellationScorpius
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Shaula, 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 Shaula 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 Shaula

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension17.560145000000002°
Declination-37.103821°
Magnitude1.62
ConstellationScorpius
Elevation-11.2°
Azimuth-128.5°