Shaula Observation Details
Shaula Daily Motion
Tonight, observing Shaula may prove challenging owing to its low elevation. It will reach its transit at by 10:00 and set before sunset at 13:22. Rising near twilight's end at 06:34, it will fade away by 06:45, peaking at just 1° above the horizon.Shaula will be visible until January, 1, 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.
Shaula Visibility Timetable on January 22
Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Shaula transit | 10:00 | 13° |
| Shaula set | 13:22 | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:13 | -58° |
| Moon Rise, 46.2% illuminated | 01:37 | -48° |
| Astrosession end | 06:13 | -3° |
| Shaula rise | 06:34 | |
| Civil sunrise | 07:18 | 5° |
| Sunrise | 07:49 | 8° |
| Moon Set | 11:50 | 9° |
Track Shaula Position Throughout the Night
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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
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| Object name | Shaula |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Shaula coordinates | 17.560145000000002, -37.103821 |
| Center coordinates | 17.560145000000002, -37.103821 |
Shaula Passage Through Night
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Current position of Shaula
| Time | 20:21 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Shaula elevation | -71° |
| Shaula Azimuth | 89° |
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
| Date | Thu, 23 January 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 19:14 |
| Twighlight end | 06:11 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 58m |
| Rise | 06:34 |
| Set | 13:18 |
| Elevation at transit | 13° |
| Transit time | 09:56 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 17h 33m 36s", Dec: -37° 06' 13s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
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.
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.