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.

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.

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.

Most spica casts are made of fiberglass and harden quickly. They come with a lining to help seal off moisture. Keeping them clean and dry is not only important, but challenging.

From Europe, Spica will appear on the lower left, but since the moon will already be in the sky at dusk, it will be best seen on Sunday, April 13.