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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Science
Stuart Clark

Starwatch: Prime time to see Virgo, one of the fainter zodiac constellations

Star chart showing position of Virgo
The night sky looking due south from London at 2300 BST on Monday. Illustration: Guardian graphic

The constellation of Virgo, the virgin, is particularly well placed for observation during the northern spring months. Virgo is one of the fainter zodiacal constellations, meaning it sits on the imaginary line in the sky that is followed by the sun, moon and planets.

It is situated between the much brighter Leo, the lion, to the west and the equally faint Libra, the scales, to the east. The chart shows the view looking due south from London at 2300 BST on Monday, although the view will be essentially the same all week.

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