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 ...

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the ...

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.

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 ...

The constellation Lacerta the Lizard ... The Moon passes 0.1° south of the bright star Spica (Alpha Virginis) at midnight EST. Observers in parts of Africa will see the Moon occult this bright ...