Shaula Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Shaula right now?
Shaula is located in the constellation Scorpius. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 15 degrees toward the south from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 1.62.
Twilight begins at 03:19 local time, and at that moment, Shaula will appear at an altitude of 15 degrees toward the south.
Twilight begins at 03:19 local time, and at that moment, Shaula will appear at an altitude of 15 degrees toward the south.
Shaula Visibility on April 02
Shaula Not Visible Tonight
Shaula Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 99.9% illuminated  | 17:30 | -72° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:59 | -54° |
| Shaula rise | 00:19 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:22 | 15° |
| Shaula transit | 03:57 | 16° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:25 | 15° |
| Sunrise | 04:52 | 14° |
| Moon Set | 04:55 | 14° |
| Shaula set | 07:36 |
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 | 03:19 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Shaula elevation | 15° |
| Shaula Azimuth | -172° |
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.
| Date | Fri, 3 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:56 |
| Twighlight end | 03:15 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 19m |
| Rise | 00:15 |
| Set | 07:32 |
| Elevation at transit | 16° |
| Transit time | 03:53 |
| Equatorial coordinates | 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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 Ascension | 17.560145000000002° |
| Declination | -37.103821° |
| Magnitude | 1.62 |
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 15° |
| Azimuth | -172.1° |