Visualize in real time the position of the Virgo constellation in the sky.
General presentation
The constellation of Virgo is the largest of the zodiac's constellations and one of the largest in the night sky. Visible mainly in spring in the northern hemisphere, it is easily spotted thanks to its main star, Spica, one of the brightest stars in the sky. Located on the ecliptic, the Virgin is crossed every year by the Sun, the Moon and the planets. It is also famous for hosting the Virgo galaxy cluster, one of the richest regions in galaxies observable from Earth.
Shape of the Virgo constellation
The constellation of Virgo has an elongated and irregular shape that does not immediately resemble a human silhouette. Its main stars draw a large stretched figure, with Spica located at its southern end.
Stars of the Virgo constellation
Star
Magnitude
Distance
Equatorial position J2000
Current Equatorial Position
Current Horizontal Position at Marseille
Link
Spica
0.97
250 light years
Right ascension : 13ʰ25ᵐ11.579ˢ Declination : -11°9'11.579″
Right ascension : 13ʰ26ᵐ36.2057933149ˢ Declination : -11°18′3.8740336158″