Sky Tonight—April 5, Drive a spike to Spica
Tonight, let the Big Dipper introduce you to another bright star.
Earthsky Tonight—June 19 Waxing moon between Saturn and Spica
Spica is the brightest star in the constellation Virgo the Maiden. We have also indicated the whereabouts of the constellation Corvus the Crow on today’s chart.
Earthsky Tonight—May 22, Moon near golden planet Saturn
Tonight’s moon will be visible near a bright object in our sky. It’s not a star, but a planet – Saturn, planet of the rings.
Earthsky Tonight — April 26, Moon, Spica and Saturn in Virgo
Tonight, the almost-full waxing gibbous moon sits close to Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo the Maiden. The star-like point of light above the moon this Monday evening…
Earthsky Tonight — April 4, 2010: Drive a spike to Spica
This star is Spica in the constellation Virgo the Maiden. If you are outside this evening, you can follow the arc to Arcturus and drive a spike to Spica.
Earthsky Tonight — March 29, 2010 Full moon near Saturn
Tonight, the full moon beams between the golden planet Saturn and sparkling blue-white Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo the Maiden.