Shaula Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Shaula right now?
Shaula is located in the constellation Scorpius. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, Shaula will be 15° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, Shaula will be 15° above the horizon toward the south.
Shaula visibility on 2026-09-07
Shaula Visible from sunset until early morning
Shaula rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Shaula rise | 13:58 | |
| Moonset | 14:56 | 7° |
| Sunset | 17:27 | 16° |
| Shaula transit | 17:36 | 16° |
| Civil sunset | 17:55 | 15° |
| Twilight start | 18:26 | 15° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 13° |
| Shaula set | 21:15 | |
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 23:21 | -19° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:13 | -62° |
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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| 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 | 12:42 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -11° |
| Azimuth | 129° |
Here you can see the current position of Shaula 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.
When Is Shaula Visible Throughout the Year?
Shaula will remain visible until November 9, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 7 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:54 |
| Twilight end | 03:07 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 13m |
| Rise | 13:54 |
| Set | 21:11 |
| Elevation at transit | 16° |
| Transit time | 17:32 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 33m 36s", Dec: -37° 06' 13s |
| Magnitude | 2 |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of Shaula, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when Shaula is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when Shaula is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Shaula
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17h 33m 37s |
| Declination | -37° 06′ 14″ |
| Magnitude | 1.62 |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | -10.8° |
| Azimuth | 128.8° |
| Spectral type | B1.5IV+... |