Stargazers in the U.S. will find the waxing gibbous moon above the southwestern horizon as the sun sets on July 3, with Spica ...

Trundling along the ecliptic plane in Virgo, our satellite hangs near the bright star Spica in the evening sky.

The month of July 2025 is filled with several enjoyable celestial events. The range of events includes the first meteor ...

Spica's disappearance, while fun and instructive to watch, won't equal the surprise of seeing it reappear on the other side of the moon at 5:35 a.m.

Location, history and cultural significance of Spica. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Spica is the 15th brightest star in ...

Saturday, April 12: Full ‘Pink Moon’ Rises with Spica. From across the world, the moon will appear big and bright for a few nights, but tonight it won’t be alone.

The moon will ride close to the bright star Spica above the southwestern horizon tonight (July 3) — and some well-placed viewers will see the lunar disk pass directly in front of the bright ...