Virgo constellation
Virgo is one of the 88 constellations, and it represents the maiden. It is highest in the sky at midnight around 14 April, and its whole figure rises above the horizon from 79°N to 79°S.
When to see Virgo
Virgo is highest in the sky at midnight around 14 April and at 9 pm around 29 May. Each month it is highest about two hours earlier than the month before.
The times are local solar time. Clocks on summer time or daylight saving time read about one hour later.
| Date | Highest at |
|---|---|
| 15 January | 5:50 AM |
| 15 February | 3:50 AM |
| 15 March | 2:00 AM |
| 15 April | 11:50 PM |
| 15 May | 10:00 PM |
| 15 June | 7:50 PM |
| 15 July | 6:00 PM |
| 15 August | 3:50 PM |
| 15 September | 1:50 PM |
| 15 October | 11:50 AM |
| 15 November | 9:50 AM |
| 15 December | 7:50 AM |
Where to look for Virgo
From the northern hemisphere
From 40°N, Virgo rises in the east and sets in the west. It is highest around midnight on 14 April, 49° above the southern horizon.
From the southern hemisphere
From 35°S, Virgo rises in the east and sets in the west. It is highest around midnight on 14 April, 56° above the northern horizon.
Brightest stars in Virgo
| Star | Magnitude |
|---|---|
| Spica | 0.98 |
Virgo in myth and history
Virgo is one of the 48 constellations that the astronomer Ptolemy listed in the 2nd century.
Virgo and the zodiac
In 2026, the Sun is in front of the stars of Virgo from 17 September to 31 October. The zodiac sign Virgo covers other dates, because astrologers split the year into 12 equal signs that start at the March equinox.
Constellations next to Virgo
Find Virgo in your sky
Questions about Virgo
Virgo is highest in the sky at midnight around 14 April and at 9 pm around 29 May. The weeks around those dates are the best time to look.
The whole figure of Virgo rises above the horizon from 79°N to 79°S, and at least part of it rises everywhere on Earth.
Spica is the brightest star in Virgo, at magnitude 0.98.
Virgo represents the maiden. Virgo is one of the 48 constellations that the astronomer Ptolemy listed in the 2nd century.
Yes. The Sun is in front of Virgo from 17 September to 31 October in 2026, and the zodiac sign Virgo is named after it.