Where is Spica right now?
Spica is located in the constellation Virgo. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for Spica Tonight
The best available observing time for Spica during this observing period is around 04:29, at 7° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Very low.
Spica will become visible again around November 28 after moving far enough from the Sun. You can also see when Spica is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
How Spica Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Spica moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 79° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track Spica position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Spica
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | -37° |
| Direction | south-west (256°) |
| Right Ascension | 13h 25m |
| Declination | −11° 09′ |
| Magnitude | 0.98 |
Spica Passage Through Night
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Current position of Spica
| Time | 18:34 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -37° |
| Azimuth | 256° |
Here you can see the current position of Spica 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.
Spica Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 12:00 | 59° | 248° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 11, 13:00 | 45° | 254° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 11, 14:00 | 30° | 257° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 11, 15:00 | 15° | 258° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 11, 16:00 | 0° | 259° | west | Daylight |
| Nov 11, 17:00 | -14° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 11, 18:00 | -29° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 11, 19:00 | -44° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 11, 20:00 | -58° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 11, 21:00 | -71° | 233° | south-west | Below horizon |
| Nov 11, 22:00 | -79° | 181° | south | Below horizon |
| Nov 11, 23:00 | -72° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 00:00 | -58° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 01:00 | -44° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 02:00 | -29° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 03:00 | -15° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon |
| Nov 12, 04:00 | 0° | 101° | east | Very low |
| Nov 12, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 7° | 101° | east | Very low |
| Nov 12, 04:53 — Twilight end | 13° | 101° | south-east | Visible |
| Nov 12, 05:00 | 15° | 102° | south-east | Twilight |
| Nov 12, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 19° | 102° | south-east | Twilight |
| Nov 12, 05:41 — Sunrise | 25° | 102° | south-east | Twilight |
| Nov 12, 06:00 | 29° | 103° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 07:00 | 44° | 106° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 08:00 | 58° | 112° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 09:00 | 72° | 128° | south-east | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 10:00 | 79° | 181° | south | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 11:00 | 71° | 233° | south-west | Daylight |
| Nov 12, 12:00 | 58° | 249° | south-west | Daylight |