Where is Shaula right now?
Shaula is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although Shaula is currently 8° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, Shaula will be 22° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, Shaula will be 22° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Where and When to Look for Shaula Tonight
The best available observing time for Shaula during this observing period is around 18:58, at 17° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
Shaula will become visible again around February 1 after moving far enough from the Sun. You can also see when Shaula is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Shaula Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Shaula moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 52° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track Shaula position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Shaula
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Direction | south-west (229°) |
| Right Ascension | 17h 33m |
| Declination | −37° 06′ |
| Magnitude | 1.62 |
Shaula Passage Through Night
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Current position of Shaula
| Time | 18:33 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Azimuth | 229° |
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.
Shaula Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 12:00 | 40° | 142° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 13:00 | 48° | 154° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 14:00 | 52° | 171° | south | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 15:00 | 52° | 191° | south | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 16:00 | 47° | 208° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 17:00 | 39° | 219° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 7, 18:00 | 28° | 227° | south-west | Twilight |
| Nov 7, 19:00 | 17° | 231° | south-west | Visible |
| Nov 7, 20:00 | 5° | 233° | south-west | Very low |
| Nov 7, 21:00 | -7° | 233° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 22:00 | -19° | 230° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 7, 23:00 | -30° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 00:00 | -40° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 01:00 | -48° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 02:00 | -52° | 188° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 03:00 | -52° | 168° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 04:00 | -47° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | -43° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 04:53 — Twilight end | -39° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 05:00 | -38° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | -35° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 05:41 — Sunrise | -31° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 06:00 | -28° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 07:00 | -17° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 08:00 | -5° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 8, 09:00 | 7° | 127° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 8, 10:00 | 19° | 130° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 8, 11:00 | 30° | 134° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 8, 12:00 | 40° | 142° | south-east | Daylight |