Spica is the 15th brightest star in the sky and the brightest in the Virgo constellation. The star is also known as Alpha Virginis and is situated around 250 light-years from Earth. Spica is not a ...

Nestled in the constellation Virgo lies Spica, a dazzling celestial jewel that has captivated stargazers for centuries. As the brightest star in Virgo, Spica stands out not only for its brilliance ...

The 16th brightest star in the night sky, the brightest in the constellation Virgo and about 250 light-years distant, Spica is one of only four stars that can occulted (blocked) by the moon.

Plus: Saturn’s moon Iapetus is visible, our Moon passes the bright star Spica, and Mars skims south of Pollux in Gemini in ...

Adhara, also known as Epsilon Canis Majoris, is a striking star in the constellation Canis Major. Shining as the second-brightest star in its constellation and the 22nd-brightest star in the night ...

On July 13, you’ll also be able to see the moon appearing close to the bright bluish-white star Spica. View it in ... is visible to the naked eye. The constellation Scorpius, with the bright ...