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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: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

Shaula Observation Details

Shaula

Shaula Daily Motion


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 June 01

Shaula Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 25.1% illuminated10:34-45°
Astrosession begin22:53-1°
Shaula rise23:03
Moon Set01:2312°
Shaula transit02:2513°
Astrosession end04:0610°
Civil sunrise05:332°
Shaula set05:47

Track Shaula Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
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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 nameShaula
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
Shaula coordinates17.560145000000002, -37.103821
Center coordinates17.560145000000002, -37.103821

Shaula Passage Through Night

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Current position of Shaula

Time19:03
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
Shaula elevation-37°
Shaula Azimuth-111°
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

Time
DateSun, 1 June 2025
Twighlight start22:48
Twighlight end04:01
Twighlight duration5h 13m
Rise22:59
Set05:43
Elevation at transit13°
Transit time02:21
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.