Spica is the 15th brightest star in the sky and the brightest in the Virgo constellation. The star is also known as Alpha Virginis and is situated around 250 light-years from Earth.

Virgo does possess one bright star, though: Spica, which is easy to see because it is by far the brightest star in the low southeast. Even if you contend with light pollution, ...

Everyone needs a Virgo in their life. Most may not be initially drawn to this star sign, but Virgo’s compatibility with the zodiac signs is truly unmatched. Characterized as the virgin or maiden ...

Virgo’s other main stars include magnitude 2.8 Porrima, a multiple star system named for a Roman goddess of prophecy; magnitude 2.6 Vindemiatrix, Latin for “grape gatherer”; ...

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has just released some of its first images. Its powerful new telescope will be able to quickly ...

Everyone needs a Virgo in their life. Most may not be initially drawn to this star sign, but Virgo’s compatibility with the zodiac signs is truly unmatched.. Characterized as the virgin or ...