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 ...

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.

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 ...